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The European Parliament urges EU member states to classify Sudan's Rapid Support Forces as a terrorist organization. Kenya's Rastafarian community awaits a court decision on marijuana legalization, while Morocco processes its World Cup defeat to France.

UN investigators released new evidence of genocide by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's el-Fasher, citing 333 survivor testimonies that confirm mass atrocities, rape, and targeted violence against non-Arab communities. The report also highlights potential complicity of states, including the UAE, in supporting the RSF amid genocide risks.

A new cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan has killed over 100 people, with vulnerable communities in besieged El-Obeid facing daily drone attacks that hinder aid access.

The United Nations Women agency warned that at least one million women and girls in conflict-affected regions like Afghanistan, Gaza, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Yemen have lost access to critical support due to US foreign aid cuts under President Donald Trump. The report highlights that reduced funding for women’s organizations is exacerbating needs amid rising global crises.

A UK high court judge ruled the home secretary's decision to limit trafficking protections for asylum seekers was unlawful, as it removed the right to appeal for those denied protections under the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal. The legal challenge involved five small boat asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan targeted for return to France.

The US has over 40 African nations without a Senate-confirmed ambassador, disrupting security and diplomatic efforts. The situation worsened after December's recall of career ambassadors, with high-profile envoys like Massad Boulos handling key negotiations instead of resident ambassadors.

South Sudan marks its 15th anniversary of independence, achieved after decades of war with Sudan, a 2005 peace agreement, and a 2011 referendum where nearly 99% voted for statehood. However, the country faces renewed conflict, economic collapse, and political deadlock.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed dismissed concerns about an alleged alliance between Sudan, Eritrea, and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), stating the grouping does not threaten Ethiopia's sovereignty.

The UN expresses deep concern over ongoing drone attacks in Sudan. The ICC is preparing investigations into atrocities in Sudan's war, while the AI for Good Summit is underway in Geneva. An artist's music was removed from Apple following controversy over AI use in vocals.

A U.N. probe found that Sudan's RSF forces committed mass killings, abductions of women and girls, mass gang rapes, and forced starvation in a besieged city, which the report describes as part of an intentional policy amounting to genocide. The findings were announced on Wednesday.

The UN claims the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's civil war have committed genocide, including encircling El Fasher to starve its population and reports of rape in rooms with recently killed family members. The RSF currently sieges El Obeid, with experts warning of similar atrocities. The three-year conflict has killed tens of thousands and is described as the world’s forgotten war.

The article highlights Sudan's aid crisis as also reflecting a crisis of accountability. It quotes a call for structural change, including defining red lines and collective escalation when they are crossed.

UN human rights investigators reported that atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against Sudanese civilians in El Fasher in October, including mass killings, abductions, and gang rapes, bear the markers of genocide. The UN warns that El Obeid must not become the next crime scene.

Money transfers between Saudi Arabia and the UAE are being delayed or canceled, forcing businesses to route payments through third countries and individuals to carry cash. Strained relations stem from differing approaches to wars in Sudan and Yemen, relations with Israel, oil markets (UAE left OPEC in May), and competition for the region's primary business hub.

Children in Sudan are suffering from a deadly war, with 330 reported killed or injured in the first six months of 2026 due to escalating drone attacks, according to UNICEF.

The article discusses how the fighting for el-Obeid could influence the trajectory of Sudan's war and exacerbate its humanitarian crisis. Control of el-Obeid is highlighted as a critical factor in shaping both military and humanitarian outcomes.

Over 5,500 children have been displaced by fighting in Sudan’s el-Obeid, according to Save the Children. Families in and around the city are facing increasingly difficult conditions due to the conflict.

The UK could help end Sudan’s civil war by using its leverage to proscribe a terrorist militia and cut off its supply lines. The British government is urged to take action to address the conflict.

More than 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan's six-month war, primarily from drone strikes, according to UNICEF. The conflict between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces has caused over 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and left 30 million in need of aid, with drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Niles.

More than 300 children have been killed in Sudan over six months, primarily in drone strikes, according to UNICEF. The conflict between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces since April 2023 has caused widespread casualties, displacement, and humanitarian crises, with drone warfare responsible for 60% of casualties.

UNICEF reports that more than 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan over six months, primarily due to drone strikes. The U.N. children's agency attributes most casualties to drone attacks during the conflict.

Sudan’s maternity wards have reopened, offering hope and safe deliveries for mothers facing post-war economic challenges. The reopening aims to support maternal health during a period of recovery following conflict.

A PLA Navy officer who helped evacuate hundreds of Chinese nationals during the Sudanese civil war shared the emotional experience at a Hong Kong barracks open day. The mission was carried out by the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang during a port call as part of Hong Kong's anniversary celebrations.

More than 400 people have died in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak, with the virus now spreading beyond its original hotspot as a new case was detected nearly 600 kilometers away. The UN reports a human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid.

The article highlights intensifying drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia, growing concerns over a humanitarian crisis in Sudan, anti-immigration protests in South Africa, and a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court. These events reflect conflicts centered on power, identity, and international law.

Sudan faces a risk of imminent atrocities in and around El Obeid, prompting calls for urgent action. HRW has issued an oral statement urging an urgent debate at HRC62.

Summary executions, abductions, torture, and sexual violence are occurring in el-Obeid, Sudan. The UN's human rights chief has called for global action to prevent further atrocities.

The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address escalating violence between the army and paramilitary forces. Civilians face severe humanitarian crises, including sieges and infrastructure attacks, as the four-year conflict has caused widespread displacement and famine.

The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address the escalating violence between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, now in its fourth year, has caused over 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and created severe humanitarian crises, with infrastructure attacks exacerbating resource shortages in the region.

The United Nations human rights chief has issued a 'red alert' regarding potential atrocity crimes in and around el-Obeid city in central Sudan. The warning highlights escalating violence in the strategic region.

The US administration has warned Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood movement and its fighters, alleging they receive training and support from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and indicated potential further sanctions.

The UN Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate on July 3, 2026, to address the human rights situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The debate follows an official request by a core group of countries including Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Amnesty International alleges that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their 2024-2025 attack on El-Fasher city. The ongoing war between Sudan's army and RSF since April 2023 has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, according to the United Nations.

Amnesty International alleges that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement, and sexual slavery as part of a systemic campaign against civilians.

The UN relief chief has raised concerns about escalating violence in Sudan's North Kordofan. Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, issued a statement addressing the situation.

UNICEF warns of a potential siege in El Obeid, Sudan, where 500,000 civilians face immediate violence risks as the Rapid Support Forces encircle the city. The crisis has worsened, with drone attacks causing 80% of reported child casualties in the area and aid convoys blocked by checkpoints.

A 2026 video shows Sudan's Rapid Support Forces recruiting child soldiers, with both sides in the country's civil war using minors as fighters. Social media platforms like TikTok have hosted accounts glorifying underage combatants, while the UN warns of potential mass violence in El Obeid. Save the Children's deputy country director highlights the link between school closures, malnutrition, and child soldier recruitment.

The UAE and Khalifa Haftar's Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) are accused of continuing support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through training camps and logistical aid in Libya, despite denials from both parties. An investigation revealed RSF fighters trained in Libya using UAE-supplied weapons, with defectors confirming Emirati involvement in supply chains.

A covert network in eastern Libya is sustaining the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the ongoing war in Sudan, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) playing a central role in fueling the RSF through Libya.

Sudan has declared a new cholera outbreak, with 117 deaths reported in West Kordofan state, along with seven confirmed cases and 838 suspected cases.