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15 Sep

Richard Crowder Appointed Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan

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The British government has appointed Richard Crowder as the new Head of the British Office in Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan, succeeding Giles Lever. Crowder brings a wealth of diplomatic experience from his 20-year career in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), including key postings in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Crowder took up his appointment as Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan in January 2017, handling complex diplomatic relations in the region until 2020. Prior to that, he led the EU Referendum Unit at the FCO during the historic Brexit vote. His previous assignments included postings in Moscow…

08 Sep

Sudanese mother suffers tragedy before perilous escape to Libya

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Tahani Hamid, 35, remembers her former life as a housewife in Sudan’s Darfur region as peaceful and happy, caring for her three young children and preparing meals for them and her husband, a local policeman. But as rivalry between two Sudanese military factions erupted into full-blown conflict in April last year, a series of calamities shattered that tranquil life, changing it forever. In the weeks before the outbreak of the conflict, armed skirmishes broke out in their neighbourhood in Neyala and a stray bullet pierced the metal roof of their mud-brick house, hitting Hamid just above the left elbow. She…

21 Aug

President William Ruto Meets with Sudanese Leaders, Urges International Support for Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis

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President William Ruto hosted Ahmed Ali Dinar, leader of the Fur in Darfur, and Abdulwahid Mohammed Ahmed Alnour, Chairman and Founder of the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, at State House, Nairobi, where they discussed the ongoing efforts by civilian coalition groups to address the challenges facing Sudan. During the meeting, President Ruto was briefed on the progress made by these groups in tackling the complex issues plaguing Sudan, including the pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. The President encouraged the leaders to continue strengthening their collaboration with all relevant institutions and stakeholders, particularly through initiatives like the Geneva…

17 Aug

Sudan to open Adre border crossing to facilitate humanitarian aid access

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United Nations aid agencies on Friday hailed the Sudanese authorities' decision to open the Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan, a move seen as critical in addressing the severe food insecurity plaguing the war-torn nation. As Sudan faces the threat of famine and acute hunger in multiple regions, the opening of this vital humanitarian corridor is expected to significantly boost relief efforts. The corridor will enable the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to scale up its assistance to 14 areas teetering on the brink of famine, including regions in Darfur, Kordofan, Khartoum, and Al Jazirah. Convoys Ready for Deployment…

14 Aug

Education on hold: Sudan war robs young people’s hope for the future

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When Ibrahim Abdulrahman’s name was announced on national radio as the top performing student in the country’s high school examinations in 2020, his achievement was celebrated by everyone in his small mountainous village of Al-Dambaire in Sudan’s North Kordofan State. “My friends could not believe the news,” Ibrahim recounted. “I ran to my parents and told them that I obtained the highest score in Sudan.” He described the exuberant atmosphere in the village when local leaders including government officials visited his school the next day to congratulate him. “It was a very happy moment for me,” he said. Dreams on…

09 Jul

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Sudan To Address Conflict

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has landed in Port Sudan, Sudan, marking the beginning of a crucial working visit aimed at addressing stability concerns in the region. Upon arrival, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was warmly received by Sudan’s de facto leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The visit comes against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in Sudan, primarily between factions led by General al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemetti), leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, which escalated in April 2023, has led to widespread violence and instability, exacerbating Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. At its core are disputes over…

28 Jun

UAE donates US$8 million to WHO to support humanitarian Efforts in Sudan

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In a significant collaboration aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the United Arab Emirates has committed US$8 million to the World Health Organisation (WHO). This agreement, signed at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, will fund critical health initiatives in Sudan, aiming to alleviate the dire conditions faced by its population. The agreement, formalised between the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and WHO, was signed on behalf of the UAE by Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for International Development Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and on the behalf of WHO by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General,…

25 Jun

EU Sanctions Six Individuals Undermining Sudan’s Stability

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The European Union has adopted restrictive measures against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where ongoing fighting persists between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliated militias. On the RSF side, the new sanctions list includes Abdulrahman Juma Barakallah, a General commanding the RSF in West Darfur. He is accused of committing atrocities, instigating ethnically motivated killings, targeting human rights activists and defenders, engaging in conflict-related sexual violence, and looting and burning communities. The sanctions also target the RSF’s financial adviser and a prominent tribal leader…

24 Jun

USAID Announces $38 Million in Additional Humanitarian Aid for Sudan

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USAID has announced plans to provide an additional $38 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan. This includes $23 million earmarked for the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support ongoing aid efforts for Sudanese children. Tyler Beckelman, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa, revealed the funding at the "Unite with the Children of Sudan" event in Nairobi, Kenya, which was organized by USAID, UNICEF, and Save the Children. The event aimed to highlight the severe challenges faced by young Sudanese amid 14 months of war. This latest commitment raises the total U.S. government humanitarian assistance to over $1.4…

24 Jun

Sudan, Children Suffer More As The Conflict Rages

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The number of children killed, injured or facing other grave violations in Sudan soared six-fold in 2023 to a record high as a devastating conflict paralysed the country, highlighting the need for urgent global action to address this escalating crisis, Save the Children said. New UN data shows at least 1,721 grave violations against 1,526 children in 2023 – actions that cause significant harm or threaten children’s well-being and rights – a spike from 306 recorded in 2022. The cases documented in the UN’s Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict included over 480 children killed, 764 maimed, and over…