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February 1, 2026, 11:28 am
62 International Rights Groups Warn of 'Sudan's State Disintegration'
- [Dabanga] Dabanga Sudan -- Sudan has passed more than 1,000 days of war, as 62 Sudanese, African, and Arab rights organisations warn that the conflict is contributing to state fragmentation alongside ongoing mass atrocities and a limited international response.
Yale HRL Head - '2026 Will Be the Bloodiest Year of the Sudan War but the World Has Chosen to Put Its Own Interests Above Those of Sudanese People...'
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam -- 'This year will be the bloodiest year of the Sudan war, the international community is failing to act and has put its interests before the lives of Sudanese people,' says Prof Nathaniel Raymond, Executive Director of the Yale School of Public Health Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL).
Sudan War - EU Sanctions 5 RSF and 2 SAF Members for 'Dramatic Escalation of Violence'
- [Dabanga] Brussels -- The Council of the European Union (EU) today adopted sanctions against seven individuals, in view of the continued grave situation in Sudan, the dramatic escalation of violence causing irreparable costs to human life in Darfur and throughout the country, as well as violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
A Land Abandoned - The Cost of Global Silence On Darfur
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam / Darfur -- I write this not only from a place of pain but from the centre of an open wound, one that has been bleeding for over two decades. I write because silence has never saved us. And today, once again, global silence is enabling genocide. What is happening in Darfur is nothing new. This is a continuation of a deliberate campaign, based on racial persecution, militarised patriarchy, and a policy of extermination. Since 2003, non-Arab groups in Darfur, the Fur, the Masalit, the Zaghawa, have faced persecution
MSF Finds El Fasher, Sudan, Largely Destroyed and Empty During Visit
- [MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was recently granted access to El Fasher, Sudan, to assess the current situation of the civilians and health facilities. The visit came as the North Darfur city is now under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who seized it last October after a prolonged siege and having committed atrocities.
Prime Minister Arrives in Djibouti
- [SNA] Djibouti City -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris arrived in the Republic of Djibouti on Wednesday morning on an official visit, following a gracious invitation from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti.
Sudan Participates in the Third International Labour Market Conference in Riyadh
- [SNA] Riyadh -- Sudan took part in the proceedings of the Third International Labour Market Conference (GLMC 2026), hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the capital, Riyadh, from 26 to 27 January 2026 under the theme "Shaping the Future." The conference brought together high-level participation by labour ministers, representatives of international organizations, the private sector, academic institutions, policy-makers, and experts from around the world.
Sudan, UK Conclude Talks On Security and Bilateral Relations
- [SNA] Port Sudan -- Sudanese-British talks concluded today in Port Sudan, with both sides underscoring the importance of sustaining constructive dialogue and expanding exchanges between political, economic, and security institutions in the two countries.
Prime Minister Heads to the Republic of Djibouti
- [SNA] Khartoum, 28 January 2026 (SUNA) -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris departed this morning for the Republic of Djibouti on an official visit, following a gracious invitation from President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh.
TSC President Appreciates Emir of Qatar for Generous Hospitality and Warm Reception
- [SNA] Khartoum, 27 January 2026 (SUNA) - President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Tuesday expressed his appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during his visit to the State of Qatar.
Solar Energy - the Potential Solution to Sudan's Power Problem
- [Ayin Network] With the widespread deterioration of Sudan's electricity grid following the outbreak of war, the energy crisis transformed into an economic dilemma affecting production, water, agriculture, and daily livelihoods. Amid this void, solar energy rose from a limited, secondary option to a practical solution relied upon by families, as well as the agricultural, industrial, and service sectors.
'Sudan's War Has Become a Systematic Assault On Women'
- [Dabanga] Sudan's war, now more than 1,000 days old, has shifted from a military confrontation to what feminist and human rights groups describe as a widespread and systematic assault on women and girls.
Dilling, South Kordofan - Calls for Air Bridge On Second Day of Deadly Drone Strikes
- [Dabanga] Dilling -- At least five people were killed and dozens injured in an aerial bombardment by drones on the town of Dilling in South Kordofan on Tuesday. As previously reported by Radio Dabanga, drone attacks attributable to both sides in the Sudan conflict have wreaked death and injury among civilians in South Kordofan, including women and children, as intensified fighting in has forced thousands of people to flee their homes.
Blue Nile - From the Margins to the Centre of Sudan's War
- [Dabanga] Blue Nile -- The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) has stated that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) decision to push the battle to the Blue Nile is crucially aimed at reigniting the competition for control of central Sudan - Khartoum, Sennar, and Gezira. If the RSF seize the Blue Nile, it will open routes towards Sennar, which has been under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since early 2015.
80k Displaced From North Darfur to El Gedaref, 88k Flee Kordofan
- [Dabanga] El Gedaref / Kordofan -- As civilians across Sudan continue to flee hostilities en masse, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says that 88,316 people were displaced from Kordofan between October 25 and January 15. Separately, the acting governor of El Gedaref, Lt Gen Mohamed Ahmed Hassan, says that the state is currently hosting 1,800 displaced families from North Darfur, comprising 80,000 individuals.
Sudan's Kassala State to Dismantle Three Camps As 'Reasons for Displacement No Longer Exist'
- [Dabanga] Kassala -- Sudan's Kassala state has resolved to evacuate and dismantle the three remaining camps for displaced people in the state starting from February 10th. Kassala Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Idris told a meeting with foreign and national organisations at the state government secretariat yesterday that the state government decided to evacuate the Karama camp west of the airport on February 10 "because the reasons for displacement no longer exist". All the organisations' relief projects will be converted to
Prime Minister Meets Coptic Citizens At the Virgin Mary Church in Omdurman
- [SNA] Omdurman, Jan. 26, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris met on Monday with a number of Coptic citizens at the Virgin Mary Church in the Al-Musalama neighbourhood of Omdurman. He was welcomed by Father Yohanna Al-Antony, Deputy of the Virgin Mary Patriarchate in Omdurman on behalf of His Grace Bishop Sarapamon, the head of the Coptic Orthodox community, along with a group of priests and clergy. The Prime Minister conveyed greetings from His Excellency the President of the Transitional Sovereignty
Burhan - 'No Peace Until RSF Is Eliminated' - Rejecting Political Settlement As Conflict Enters Third Year
- [Darfur Network for Human Rights] Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman and Army Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has stated that the country will not achieve peace until the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are eliminated. He rejected any political settlement that includes the paramilitary group as Sudan's war enters its third year.
Al-Eisir Stands On the Damage Extent At the Sudanese General Broadcasting Corporation
- [SNA] Omdurman -- The Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism, Khalid Ali Al-Eisir, inspected the Sudanese General Broadcasting Corporation at its headquarters in Omdurman, observing firsthand the extensive damage inflicted on the institution by the rebellious militia.
Prime Minister - Agricultural Bank Is Key Artery for Financing the Agricultural Sector
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris emphasized the pivotal role of the Sudanese Agricultural Bank as the main artery for financing the country's agricultural sector.
Under the Slogan 'Industry - Engine of Development' - Strategic 'Made in Nile River' Forum Opens
- [SNA] Nile River State Investment and Industry Minister: Industry Represents the Spearhead of National Advancement and Sustainable Development
Sudanese Doctor Leads Team in Saving 'World's Only Survivor' From Rare H5N1Infection - Report
- [SNA] Ontario, Canada (SUNA) - Medical and scientific circles worldwide are celebrating a landmark achievement led by a Sudanese doctor in Canada. Professor Dr. Mohi-Eddin Ahmed successfully saved a Canadian teenager from "clinical death" after infection with a rare and highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in British Columbia.
Race to Save Sudan's Plundered Heritage As Museums Fall Victim to War
- [RFI] In almost three years of civil war in Sudan, the country's museums have been ravaged, with thousands of its archaeological treasures looted and feared trafficked. Researchers in Sudan and beyond are racing to catalogue and recover the losses, estimated at $110 million.
Sudan's Ambassador to Ankara - Trade With Turkey Drops Amid War
- [SNA] Port Sudan, Jan. 25, 2026 (SUNA) - Sudan's Ambassador to Turkey, Nadir Yousuf, said that Sudan and Turkey face shared internal and external challenges that require coordinated efforts.
ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur
- [HRW] Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court
State Neglect, Illegal Logging Leave Sudan's Forests Under Threat
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam -- The systematic destruction of the Acacia Forest has sparked outrage and anger among many Sudanese, especially environmental defenders and those concerned with the environment, due to video material posted by a young activist who also expressed his regret and dismay at the complete destruction that erased the forest's existence as a result of the fierce and brutal war that has raged over the past three years.
South Kordofan Mine Collapse - 6 Dead, 12 Injured, Dozens Missing
- [Dabanga] Abu Jubeiha -- A collapse at the Umm Fakrun gold mine in Abu Jubeiha locality in South Kordofan has left at least six miners dead, 12 injured and dozens are still unaccounted for as searchers scramble frantically through the rubble.
Drone Attacks Wreak Death, Injury Among South Kordofan Civilians
- [Dabanga] Dilling -- Drone attacks attributable to both sides in the Sudan conflict have wreaked death and injury among civilians in South Kordofan, including women and children, as intensified fighting in has forced thousands of people to flee their homes.
Khartoum Security Committee Orders Tighter Security Cordons, ID Requirement
- [SNA] - The Khartoum Locality Security Affairs Coordination Committee ordered intensified security cordons in vulnerable and suspicious areas, citing recent operations that recovered looted property and led to arrests of collaborators and repeat offenders, with cases filed at police stations.
