Latest news in Sudan? September 28th, 2026

As of September 28, 2026, the situation in Sudan continues to be shaped by intense military engagements, diplomatic friction, and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

• Escalating Drone Warfare and Strikes on Infrastructure: The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out heavy drone strikes targeting critical energy infrastructure, including the Um Aleila fuel storage facility near Wad Madani in Al Jazirah state. The strike triggered major fires at one of central Sudan’s vital petroleum reserves. Concurrently, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have reported downing incoming drones and continued counter-offensives and air operations across North Kordofan and parts of Darfur.

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• Diplomatic Standoffs and Ceasefire Defiance: SAF leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected foreign ceasefire conditions and international diplomatic pressure regarding negotiations. This follows friction over diplomatic engagement conditions with Western mediators, with military leadership insisting it will not compromise on national sovereignty.

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• Regional Tensions with Ethiopia: The Sudanese Armed Forces and foreign ministry issued official statements rejecting accusations from the Ethiopian government alleging that Khartoum is harboring and supporting anti-government armed coalitions near the border.

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• Humanitarian Emergency: United Nations agencies and humanitarian groups warn that the risk of widespread famine remains acute, with nearly 20 million people facing severe food shortages. Aid operations remain severely underfunded, while refugee influxes into eastern Chad continue amid persistent reports of civilian harm and displacement in contested regions.

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