Drone strike shatters Darfur wedding, 30 killed in Sudan
A drone strike in Sudan's Darfur region killed about 30 people at a wedding party, underscoring the ongoing violence and instability in the area.
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MSF: Sexual violence pervasive in Sudan beyond battlefronts
MSF warns that sexual violence remains a daily reality in Sudan, even in Darfur areas far from active fighting. Based on 3,396 survivor testimonies (2024–25), most assaults are by armed men—primarily RSF fighters—with ethnic targeting and brutal violence. Many victims were women performing routine tasks like collecting water or traveling to markets. The report calls for accountability and says the humanitarian system has failed to adequately protect survivors.
Darfur strike leaves 64 dead, 13 children among victims
A deadly strike in Sudan's Darfur region killed 64 people, including 13 children, underscoring the ongoing civilian toll of the conflict.
Darfur hospital strike leaves 64 dead, 13 children among victims
A Friday strike on al-Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, and wounded 89, with the hospital’s pediatric, maternity and emergency wards damaged and left nonfunctional. The WHO notes more than 2,000 deaths linked to attacks on healthcare in Sudan (2,036 in 213 attacks) amid the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, as international bodies call for civilian protection and de-escalation.
UN Experts Flag Darfur Violence as Genocide Hallmarks
UN-backed human rights experts say the RSF’s October siege of el-Fasher in Darfur shows hallmarks of genocide, citing ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, and destruction aimed at non-Arab communities such as the Zaghawa and Fur. The report estimates thousands killed and many more displaced, and calls for accountability and civilian protection.
UN cites 6,000+ deaths in three-day RSF assault on el-Fasher, Darfur
The United Nations says more than 6,000 people were killed over three days during the RSF’s offensive to capture el-Fasher in Darfur, including mass killings, sexual violence, abductions, and detentions; the toll inside the city includes about 4,400 killed between Oct. 25–27 and another 1,600 fleeing, with overall figures likely higher, prompting calls for accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
UN report details mass killings as RSF seizes El‑Fasher in Darfur
According to a UN rights office report, more than 6,000 people were killed in three days when Sudan's RSF seized El-Fasher in Darfur last year, with evidence of mass killings, executions, torture, abductions and sexual violence that could amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity; the UN notes the true toll is likely higher as civilians fled, while the RSF denies wrongdoing and international pressure grows amid Sudan's three-year conflict and mass displacement.
Sudan's 1,000 Days of War: Ongoing Crisis and Urgent Humanitarian Needs
The Sudanese civil war, now over 1,000 days old, has caused widespread suffering, displacement, and destruction, with ongoing violence, international involvement, and efforts for peace amid a dire humanitarian crisis.
Sudan Conflict: RSF Accused of Ransom, War Crimes, and Mass Killings in Darfur
The Sudanese paramilitary RSF is reportedly holding Darfur residents for ransom, with many being beaten, shot, or killed if their families cannot pay large sums, amid ongoing violence and a humanitarian crisis in the region.
Escalating Violence in Darfur as Rebels Seize Key Cities and Civilians Flee
Rebels have taken control of El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan, leading to widespread violence, atrocities, and a humanitarian crisis with thousands displaced, reports of mass killings, and severe food shortages, amid ongoing conflict between the RSF and Sudanese military.
Sudan's Escalating Conflict Sparks Mass Displacement and International Concern
Tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled to overcrowded camps in Darfur to escape atrocities committed by paramilitary forces after they captured el-Fasher, with the UN warning that many remain trapped amid ongoing violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis, including widespread injuries, malnutrition, and reports of atrocities.
Escalating Violence and Mass Displacement in Sudan Amid Foreign Influence
Following the capture of el-Fasher by paramilitary forces, tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled to overcrowded camps in Tawila, facing dire conditions amid ongoing violence and atrocities, with the situation exacerbating Sudan's humanitarian crisis.
Egypt and Turkey Increase Support for Sudan's Army Amid Ongoing Crisis
Egypt and Turkey are increasing support for Sudan's army amid the RSF's advances, especially after the fall of el-Fasher, with Egypt reinforcing its borders and coordinating military efforts, while Turkey plans to bolster Sudanese forces, highlighting regional tensions and shifting alliances in the Sudan conflict.
Space Images Reveal Extent of Darfur Genocide and Ongoing Violence
A Bellingcat investigation has pinpointed the location of a mass killing outside Al Fashir, Darfur, where over 80 people were killed by RSF fighters during the recent conflict, with evidence suggesting systematic and unlawful violence, including videos and satellite imagery confirming the scene and the involvement of RSF commanders. The incident highlights ongoing atrocities and lack of accountability in the region.
Sudan's Conflict: Key Players and Power Struggles
Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagolo, a former camel trader and Janjaweed militia leader, now controls the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has played a central role in the ongoing Sudan conflict, including recent victories and atrocities, with ambitions possibly extending to ruling Sudan or establishing a breakaway state.