Sudan

Country in East Africa

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Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south, and the Red Sea. It has a population of 45.7 million people as of 2022 and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it Africa's third-largest country by area and the third-largest by area in the Arab League. It was the largest country by area in Africa and the Arab League until the secession of South Sudan in 2011; since then both titles have been held by Algeria. Its capital and most populous city is Khartoum.

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Two dozen killed in Darfur town as Sudan war spreads Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published 11 hours ago

'Catastrophe of unprecedented consequences': Sudan 'at risk of losing a whole generation' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:02Published 3 days ago

Sudan civil war 'between the SAF and the RSF', de-facto govt 'not representing Sudanese people' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 08:00Published 3 days ago

France drums up 2 bn euros for Sudan's year-old 'forgotten' war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:27Published 3 days ago

War in Sudan: UNHCR's Filippo Grandi speaks to France 24 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:02Published 3 days ago

World donors pledge millions in aid for Sudan on anniversary of war “We cannot let this nightmare slide from view,” warned the UN chief. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:47Published 3 days ago

UN sounds alarm over increase of Sudan refugees to neighbouring countries Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:30Published 3 days ago

NGOs call for more aid for war-torn Sudan at French conference Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:31Published 3 days ago

Sudan year-old war: No end to fighting in sight Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 3 days ago

Sudan war, one year later Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 4 days ago

'Time is running out': Humanitarian crisis spirals in Sudan amid ongoing conflict Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 6 days ago

Sudan conflict: Burhan says no return to pre-war era Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:57Published 1 week ago

Sudan on the brink of famine as War nears 1 year anniversary Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:38Published 1 week ago

Minister moved to tears with plight of Sudan refugees The UK is almost doubling its aid to Sudan, to 89 million pounds, as the terrible effects of the war there continue to escalate. Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell visited Chad’s border with.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:50Published 3 weeks ago

Breakaway Sudan faction says joining army in fight against RSF Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:36Published 3 weeks ago

Sudan: 'Humanitarian situation is getting dire', says ICRC spokesperson Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:49Published on March 20, 2024

UN reports increase of violence in Sudan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:57Published on March 20, 2024

Sudan's army claims control of national TV HQ in major symbolic victory Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:06Published on March 13, 2024

Sudan army regains control of TV and radio HQ after intense fighting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:28Published on March 13, 2024

Sudan army general rules out Ramadan truce unless RSF leaves civilian sites Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published on March 12, 2024

UN Security Council calls for Sudan ceasefire over Ramadan The UN Security Council has urged for a ceasefire in Sudan over the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in order to facilitate aid for those in need. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on March 9, 2024

'Humanitarian catastrophe unfolding' in Sudan: Millions resort to 'most extreme' survival mechanisms Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:47Published on March 7, 2024

UN considering call for Ramadan truce in Sudan with millions in need of aid Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:04Published on March 7, 2024

World Food Programme: Sudan's war risks creating 'world's largest hunger crisis' Fighting between the country's military and paramilitary groups has the potential to trigger a devastating famine. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 7, 2024

Sudan soon to be 'world's largest hunger crisis', as UN considers ceasefire draft Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:57Published on March 7, 2024

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Sudan violence: The horrifying statistics behind the brutal conflict - and still the death toll is unknown The statistics of Sudan's year of war are staggering. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Sudanese club play on 'to distract people from war' Sudanese football club Al Hilal will play in the Tanzanian league after civil war disrupted the domestic game in the country. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
More than 100 settlements set on fire in Sudan War New analysis, shared exclusively with Sky News, reveals 180 separate incidents of settlements in Sudan being set on fire, with 108 villages, towns and cities affected since the start of the war. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Sudan could be weeks away from a 'catastrophic hunger crisis' Sudan could be just weeks away from a catastrophic famine, aid workers have warned, as community volunteers struggle to feed the hungry amid security restrictions and armed violence. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024
'They are struggling in every way': The orphaned and disabled children forced to flee fighting in Sudan The road to Kassala is infamously hard to traverse. It has seen little maintenance over the years and during these times of war, it is ungovernable. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
Destruction of Sudan's most iconic street market is a massacre of memory and communal life Souq Omdurman was the beating heart of our mother city. It was a traders' paradise, a meeting point and a lifeline. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024

India's Humanitarian leadership shines in 2023: A year of global aid and compassion India's humanitarian efforts in 2023 include Operation Dost for earthquake relief in Turkey, Operation Karuna for Cyclone Sitrang in Myanmar, and Operation Kaveri for aid in Sudan. India also pledged.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023
More than 250,000 flee Sudan safe zone after takeover by militia responsible for Darfur destruction A critical holdout and humanitarian hub in central Sudan's al Jazira state has fallen to the militia terrorising civilians in their fight for territorial control of the country. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023
'We can hear the bullets': Sudan's 'sanctuary' city at risk of 'catastrophe' as fighting intensifies A key humanitarian hub in Sudan's war faces jeopardy as paramilitary forces clash with the army for territorial control on its edges. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023
Harrowing details of sieges emerge as thousands flee after army bases in Sudan captured Three out of four army headquarters in each of Darfur's state capitals have fallen to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan - pushing thousands of people further into peril. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2023

Police arrest man in Dover the day after woman found dead on beach near Calais British police have arrested a Sudanese man following the discovery of a migrant's body on Sangatte beach near Calais on Tuesday morning. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2023
In Sudan's escalating conflict people get used to seeing corpses in streets - as dogs 'fight over limbs' Airstrikes have been pummelling Khartoum in the Sudanese army's aerial war against paramilitary forces who have terrorised and occupied residential areas for nearly five months. Sky News - Published on September 11, 2023
Bodies of 87 people including women and children 'found in mass grave' in Sudan A mass grave containing the bodies of 87 people has been found in the Sudanese region of West Darfur, the United Nations has said. Sky News - Published on July 13, 2023	PM Modi thanks Saudi crown prince for Sudan airlift support IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2023
PM Modi speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, thanks him for support during evacuation of Indians from Sudan Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and thanked him for his country's "excellent support" during evacuation of.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2023	Hundreds of trapped children saved from orphanage after 71 died Around 300 children have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan - after at least 71 died. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2023
Sudan's warring factions agree to new ceasefire Sudan's warring factions have agreed to a new seven-day ceasefire. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023	Scale of destruction in Sudan revealed by satellite images before and after conflict Buildings burned to the ground, and a bombed-out school site - the extent of the destruction in Sudan’s city of El Geneina can be seen in satellite images, analysed by Sky News. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2023
UK will be left 'dangerously exposed' when it cuts fleet of special forces aircraft, sources warn The UK will be left "dangerously exposed" when it cuts a fleet of special forces aircraft that played a key role in evacuating British nationals from Sudan and has transported vital ammunition for.. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023	IAF airlifts 192 from strife-hit Sudan in 24-hour 'non-stop op' IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2023
'Tired and confused' Sudan families left stranded after being evicted from hotels, charity says Families evacuated from Sudan have been "left stranded" after being evicted from government allocated hotels, according to the charity Goodwill Caravan. Sky News - Published on May 5, 2023	17 IAF flights, five sorties of Navy ships rescue 3,862 Indians from Sudan IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2023
India closes Operation Kaveri, 3,862 persons rescued from conflict-torn Sudan IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2023	9th Day of Operation Kaveri: Total 3,584 Indians evacuated from Sudan IndiaTimes - Published on May 4, 2023
Inside war-torn Sudan where people are trapped in prison of urban warfare Smoky spectres climb up the Khartoum skyline. A pop goes off in the distance and there is a slow rumble of thunder before another pillar builds upwards. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2023	Operation Kaveri: More success for India's rescue mission, 231 nationals come home from war-torn Sudan Operation Kaveri seems to be advancing in its new phases, as a fresh batch of 231 Indians have been brought back home through a flight from war-torn Sudan. DNA - Published on May 3, 2023
'Operation Kaveri': 12th flight with 231 Indian evacuees departs from Jeddah for Mumbai India's 'Operation Kaveri' has successfully evacuated nearly 3,000 Indians who were stranded in Sudan due to clashes between the army and paramilitary forces. The 12th flight under the operation,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 3, 2023	Sudan crisis: 231 Indians reach Ahmedabad from Jeddah IndiaTimes - Published on May 2, 2023
UK evacuation mission from Sudan ends with more than 2,000 people brought to safety The UK has evacuated 2,197 people to safety from war-torn Sudan, making it the longest and largest airlift by any of the Western nations during the crisis, the Foreign Office has said. Sky News - Published on May 1, 2023	'Life-saving' food assistance resumes in Sudan - as additional flight put on for British nationals The World Food Programme (WFP) will continue its operations in Sudan after they were suspended following the deaths of three of its team members in the conflict. Sky News - Published on May 1, 2023
Operation Kaveri: 186 Indians take off from Jeddah in Kochi-bound flight, 3,000 leave Sudan so far As Operation Kaveri is underway, the Kochi-bound ninth flight departed from Jeddah with 186 passengers. "9th outbound flight departs from Jeddah. 186 passengers onboard this flight are flying to.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2023	'I'm here baby, I'm here': Husband reunited with pregnant wife in UK after fleeing Sudan Nagi held his wife Reem in a tight embrace for more than 40 seconds. Sky News - Published on April 30, 2023
'It's terrible': Inside the new UK operations base in Sudan, civilians wait for their chance of escape The Coral Hotel - an architectural replica of the British colonial Governor's House across the road in Port Sudan - is the new office for British consular support. Sky News - Published on April 30, 2023	UK to end Sudan evacuation with final flight as death toll rises The final UK evacuation flight will leave Sudan tonight, as the death toll rises in the war-torn country. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2023
Last minute call for Britons hoping to escape Sudan as UK flights open up to foreign NHS doctors British nationals seeking to flee Sudan have only until midday local time if they want to be evacuated from the war-torn country as NHS doctors without UK passports were told they can now catch final.. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2023

Sudan

Country in East Africa

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Sudan violence: The horrifying statistics behind the brutal conflict - and still the death toll is unknown

Sudanese club play on 'to distract people from war'

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Sudan could be weeks away from a 'catastrophic hunger crisis'

'They are struggling in every way': The orphaned and disabled children forced to flee fighting in Sudan

Destruction of Sudan's most iconic street market is a massacre of memory and communal life

India's Humanitarian leadership shines in 2023: A year of global aid and compassion

More than 250,000 flee Sudan safe zone after takeover by militia responsible for Darfur destruction

'We can hear the bullets': Sudan's 'sanctuary' city at risk of 'catastrophe' as fighting intensifies

Harrowing details of sieges emerge as thousands flee after army bases in Sudan captured

Police arrest man in Dover the day after woman found dead on beach near Calais

In Sudan's escalating conflict people get used to seeing corpses in streets - as dogs 'fight over limbs'

Bodies of 87 people including women and children 'found in mass grave' in Sudan

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PM Modi speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, thanks him for support during evacuation of Indians from Sudan

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Sudan's warring factions agree to new ceasefire

Scale of destruction in Sudan revealed by satellite images before and after conflict

UK will be left 'dangerously exposed' when it cuts fleet of special forces aircraft, sources warn

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'Tired and confused' Sudan families left stranded after being evicted from hotels, charity says

17 IAF flights, five sorties of Navy ships rescue 3,862 Indians from Sudan

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'Operation Kaveri': 12th flight with 231 Indian evacuees departs from Jeddah for Mumbai

Sudan crisis: 231 Indians reach Ahmedabad from Jeddah

UK evacuation mission from Sudan ends with more than 2,000 people brought to safety

'Life-saving' food assistance resumes in Sudan - as additional flight put on for British nationals

Operation Kaveri: 186 Indians take off from Jeddah in Kochi-bound flight, 3,000 leave Sudan so far

'I'm here baby, I'm here': Husband reunited with pregnant wife in UK after fleeing Sudan

'It's terrible': Inside the new UK operations base in Sudan, civilians wait for their chance of escape

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Last minute call for Britons hoping to escape Sudan as UK flights open up to foreign NHS doctors