Ethiopia’s premier calls upon non-signatories to join ‘Nile Family’ to foster equitable use of Nile River across basin countries
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The speech marks Dagalo’s first formal accusation of Egypt’s direct military involvement in Sudan’s 18-month-long conflict
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The United Nations and international community are urged to take urgent action to address the escalating famine crisis in Sudan.
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Egypt on Wednesday denied claims by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), of its involvement in his country’s ongoing conflict. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the accusations come at a time when Egypt is making considerable efforts to stop the war, protect civilians and strengthen international response efforts for humanitarian relief to those affected by the conflict. The ministry called on the international community to examine the evidence which would verify the validity of the claims made by Dagalo. Egypt also reaffirmed its commitment to the security, stability and unity of Sudan. The statement added that Egypt will continue to spare no effort in providing all forms of support to its Sudanese “brothers” as they face the severe consequences of the ongoing war. Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF have been engaged in a conflict that has resulted in more than 20,000 deaths and displaced nearly 10 million people, according to the United Nations. There has been a growing call from the UN and international bodies to end the conflict, as the war has pushed millions of Sudanese to the brink of famine and death due to food shortages, with the fighting spreading to 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.
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The RSF leader in Sudan accused Egypt of carrying out airstrikes against his forces and supporting the Sudanese army.
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The attacks targeted the Hamra al-Sheikh and Abu Zuama areas, crucial links between the capital, Khartoum, and Darfur
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Local sources expressed deep concern over SAF’s continued indiscriminate targeting of civilian gatherings as the conflict drags on
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The Sudanese Ministry of Health has reported that the number of cholera cases in the country has reached 20,398, with the death toll now at 597. The spread of cholera has been fueled by heavy rains and floods affecting Sudan since June. Officials declared a cholera outbreak on August 12. In the context of ongoing conflict, the country’s ineffective health system worsens the situation, making life increasingly challenging for residents amid the rise of infectious diseases. UNICEF on Saturday announced the arrival of 1.4 million oral cholera vaccine doses at a port in the eastern part Sudan. This shipment aims to protect children from a cholera outbreak which has affected 10 of the country’s 18 states since July, resulting in over 18,000 cases and killing 550, the UN agency said in a statement. The new vaccines supplement 404,000 doses delivered last month, supporting ongoing immunization campaigns targeting 1.81 million people in the most affected areas, the statement underlined. “Delivery of the vaccines … is essential for stopping the spread of these deadly diseases,” said Sheldon Yett, UNICEF representative to Sudan. In Sudan, an estimated 3.4 million children under age 5 are at high risk of epidemic diseases, with 3.1 million people at risk of cholera by this December, UNICEF said. The country’s health care system is struggling, with national vaccination coverage dropping from 85% to 50% and over 70% of hospitals in conflict areas non-operational. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen in Sudan as nearly 6.8 million people have fled their homes, seeking safety in other parts of the country or neighboring nations. Several cease-fire agreements brokered by Saudi Arabia and US mediators have failed to end the violence.
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Amid ongoing conflict, UNICEF delivers life-saving cholera vaccines to Sudan, providing hope for affected communities.
UNICEF delivers 1.4 million cholera vaccines to Sudan Read More »
A Sudanese court in military-controlled Port Sudan has sentenced a man to death for his alleged support of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking yet another escalation in the crackdown against those perceived as aligned with the RSF. State-run media reported the verdict on Friday, highlighting the increasingly harsh measures taken by the military-backed authorities. The convicted man, identified as M.J.M., faced accusations of “collaborating with the RSF, undermining the constitutional system, and inciting war against the state,” according to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA). A second individual, E.H.N., received a 10-year prison sentence on similar charges. This ruling fits a troubling pattern of aggressive actions against those deemed RSF sympathizers, as the conflict between General al-Burhan’s Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF escalates. Courts are handing down swift and severe punishments, including death sentences and long prison terms, with little room for appeal. In a similar case in September, a court in Dongola sentenced 17 RSF fighters and one civilian to death for their alleged involvement in an attack on Merowe airport during the early days of the conflict. The wave of prosecutions has raised concerns about the integrity of the legal process, as many view these trials as politically motivated and potentially unfair, taking place amid a wider backdrop of humanitarian suffering and human rights abuses triggered by the ongoing conflict. Critics argue that these rulings reflect an authoritarian effort to eliminate RSF support and silence dissenting voices.
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