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Sudan’s historical famine echoes through latest hunger crisis

Sudan’s war-driven famine revives memories of past famines as war drives displacement and food shortages.

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Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address

Turkish leader says UN has been forced into 'dysfunction' and was 'bleeding out' in Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan.

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South Sudan: Authorities must protect civic space ahead of scheduled national elections

Following the announced dissolution of South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, a decisive step towards the country’s first-ever elections scheduled for 22 December, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ahead of these long-awaited and historic elections, South Sudanese authorities must ensure that a conducive environment exists for people to vote and stand in elections, including respect for and enjoyment of human rights, and freedom from discrimination and arbitrary or unnecessary and disproportionate restrictions. “The legitimacy of any election depends not only on whether it is held, but on whether people can exercise their rights freely, safely and equally. For years, Amnesty International and other organizations have documented the repressive tactics deployed by the South Sudanese authorities to silence dissent, detain critics, and restrict freedom of expression and the right to protest. Ahead of these long-awaited and historic elections, South Sudanese authorities must ensure that a conducive environment exists for people to vote and stand in elections, including respect for and enjoyment of human rights, and freedom from discrimination and arbitrary or unnecessary and disproportionate restrictions. Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa “At this pivotal moment, we call on the South Sudanese authorities to immediately guarantee the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly; end the intimidation of journalists, civil society actors and political opponents; and create conditions that enable all South Sudanese to participate in public affairs freely and without fear.” Background On 21 September, President Salva Kiir Mayardit signed into law The National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allowing him to remain in office with full constitutional powers throughout the electoral period and authorizing him to dissolve the transitional government. In August, the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that elections conducted without adequate safeguards could fuel renewed conflict and increase the risk of serious human rights violations and atrocity crimes. In July, amid concerns about procedures, legality and legitimacy, President Salva Kiir Mayardit signed into law amendments to the 2018 peace agreement removing critical electoral preconditions including a national population and housing census and the adoption of a permanent constitution, deferring both processes until after elections. The post South Sudan: Authorities must protect civic space ahead of scheduled national elections appeared first on Amnesty International.

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‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation

Nearly 100 people have died in recent days in the scramble for gold, whose value has grown in a shattered economy.

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EXCLUSIVE: US withholding Sudanese leader's visa over ceasefire plan, sources say

The United States is withholding an entry visa for Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan just days ahead of his scheduled appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, according to a letter...

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US-Egypt-Sudan meeting in New York discusses peace efforts

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem and US President’s Senior Adviser... The post US-Egypt-Sudan meeting in New York discusses peace efforts appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.

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Somoud anti-war forces call on UN Security Council for immediate truce in Sudan

Civilian forces opposed to the war in Sudan have called on the UN secretary-general and... The post Somoud anti-war forces call on UN Security Council for immediate truce in Sudan appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.

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Sudanese protesters bring civilian voices and chemical weapons fears to UN’s doorstep - https://eutoday.net

The predominantly Sudanese protesters gathered included women & some children, with demonstrators holding placards highlighting the harm inflicted on civilians.

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‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation

Nearly 100 people have died in recent days in the scramble for gold, whose value has grown in a shattered economy.

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Fears of Sudanese army bombing Blue Nile with chemical weapons

KAMPALA — Sudanese sources have expressed fears that Sudanese army forces, along with their Islamist allies and armed movements, could