What are the latest news in Sudan?
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remains intense, marked by significant cross-border tensions, heavy clashes, and an escalating humanitarian catastrophe. Sudan Tribune———Key Recent Developments
- Cross-Border Tensions with Chad and Ethiopia: Tensions along Sudan’s borders have escalated significantly. Chad accused the Sudanese military of carrying out airstrikes across the border targeting RSF fuel and supply convoys in eastern Chad, prompting warnings of regional spillover from the African Union and the United States. Simultaneously, the Sudanese army reported shooting down multiple hostile drones crossing into southeastern Blue Nile state from Ethiopian territory.- Sudan Tribune+ 1———
- Intensified Fighting and Drone Warfare: Clashes continue across multiple fronts, notably in North and South Kordofan, Blue Nile, and Darfur. Both factions have increasingly relied on drone warfare to target supply routes, military outposts, and infrastructure in strategic locations like El Obeid, Geissan, and Khartoum.- Council on Foreign Relations+ 1———
- Deepening Humanitarian Crisis: According to United Nations agencies, the war has displaced over 13 million people, creating one of the world’s largest displacement and food security crises. Critical water shortages, famine conditions, and damaged infrastructure continue to severely impact refugee camps and urban centers across Darfur and Kordofan. -Sudan Tribune——–
- Diplomatic Efforts: International envoys and regional bodies continue pushing for an expanded arms embargo covering all of Sudan and pressing both factions for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid delivery.- Council on Foreign Relations———