Sudan
Sudan: widespread death, displacement and hunger must be kept in people’s thoughts, rally organisers say
More than 14,000 killed and millions displaced in power struggle between two army commanders
Sudan’s military fends off attack by paramilitary forces on major city in Darfur
The attack on Friday was the latest by the Arab-dominated Rapid Support Forces against el-Fasher, the provincial capital of North Darfur province.
UK imposes sanctions on three companies linked to Sudan civil war
The companies will face financial restrictions, aimed at urging the warring factions in Sudan to begin peace talks.
Bill Nighy and Paloma Faith join celebrities demanding Government act over Sudan
Singer Annie Lennox and actors Brian Cox and Alan Cumming were among the celebrities who signed an open letter to Foreign Secretary David Cameron.
Afghan, Iranian and Turkish nationals most common small boat arrivals this year
The number of small boat arrivals so far this year is down 34% on the total at the same point last year.
Sudan’s military leader says war could spread beyond its borders
General Abdel Fattah Burhan told world leaders: ‘The nature of this war is now a threat to regional and international peace and security…’
Sudan’s top general arrives in South Sudan for talks with president on war
Gen Abdel-Fattah Burhan will discuss the conflict with the leader of neighbouring South Sudan, Salva Kiir.
Sudan’s military leader visits Egypt on first trip abroad since conflict began
Sudan plunged into chaos in mid-April when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exploded into open fighting.
Global aid chief appeals for funds to help Sudanese trapped by war
Jagan Chapagain said his organisations have received only 7% of the 45 million dollars they had appealed for.
UK sanctions ‘despicable’ Wagner leaders linked to African killings and torture
Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the mercenary unit was ‘acting with impunity’ in countries such as Mali and Sudan.