Darfur
UN begins distributing food in war-torn region but warns of starvation risk
A year-long war between military and paramilitary forces in Sudan is causing one of the world’s worst hunger crises.
By Jessica Donati, Associated Press
ICC prosecutor ‘investigating alleged new war crimes in Sudan’
Karim Khan told the UN Security Council the country is ‘in peril of allowing history to repeat itself’.
By Associated Press Reporters
UN chief says Sudan on brink of ‘full-scale civil war’ after months of fighting
Antonio Guterres warned the war between the Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary force is likely to destabilise the entire region.
By Sam Magdy and Associated Press
Sudan begins ceasefire ahead of conference to raise funds for humanitarian aid
The truce comes ahead of a pledging conference on Monday, organised by the UN and other nations, to raise funds to cover Sudan’s humanitarian needs.
By Samy Magdy and Associated Press
US and Saudi Arabia urge Sudan’s warring parties to agree new ceasefire
Sudan descended into chaos after fighting broke out in mid-April.
By Sam Magdy and Associated Press