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Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Dec 03, 2025

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Allocates USD 15 Million to United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) for Sudan Response

Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023, the UAE has provided USD 784 million in relief and humanitarian assistance, making the UAE the second largest donor to Sudan, after the United States

The United Arab Emirates announced today the allocation of USD 15 million to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of its humanitarian response for Sudan and neighboring countries, during the UNHCR Pledging Conference for the 2026 Global Appeal. The contribution reinforces the UAE’s continued commitment to…

Source: Amnesty International | Dec 03, 2025

Sudan: Rapid Support Forces’ ruthless attack on Zamzam camp should be investigated for war crimes

The relentless assault caused around 400,000 people to flee the camp between 13 and 14 April alone and was part of the RSF’s military campaign that began in May 2024 to capture El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) deliberately killed civilians, took hostages, pillaged and destroyed mosques, schools, and health clinics during a large-scale attack in April on Zamzam, the largest camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in North Darfur State, Amnesty International said in a new report published today. These violations must…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 01, 2025

Eritrea: President Isaias returns home

President Isaias Afwerki reiterated that the objective of the visit was to reaffirm Eritrea’s firm and principled stance on, and support for, the unity and sovereignty of Sudan

President Isaias Afwerki returned home yesterday afternoon, concluding a two-day working visit to Sudan on the invitation of General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council. During his visit, President Isaias held extensive meetings with General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Prime Minister Dr. Kamal Idris, the Governor of the Darfur…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Nov 29, 2025

Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki arrives in Port Sudan

President Isaias Afwerki’s visit is both symbolic and vivid gesture of the warm and robust solidarity that Eritrea harbours towards the people of Sudan and their Government in these times of adversity

On the invitation of General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, President Isaias Afwerki arrived in Port Sudan in the early afternoon hours today for a working visit. President Isaias Afwerki and his entourage were accorded warm welcome by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and senior Government Ministers…

Source: Amnesty International | Nov 25, 2025

Sudan: El Fasher survivors tell of deliberate Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killings and sexual violence – new testimony

The harrowing testimonies are some of the first from eyewitnesses who fled El Fasher after the fall of the city

28 survivors tell of killings, beatings, rape and sexual assault RSF fighters responsible for attacks on civilians must be held accountable United Arab Emirates’ support for the RSF responsible for facilitating violence Survivors who escaped El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur State have detailed to Amnesty International how fighters with…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | Nov 18, 2025

Breaking barriers: Grace in Jonglei fights gender and disability discrimination

Gilbert Nantsa, a Protection, Transition and Reintegration Officer serving with UNMISS, is keen to emphasize that one does not need to be a peacekeeper or belong to security or law enforcement agencies to contribute to keeping civilians out of harm’s way

Suffering from a polio-like condition, Grace Kuei has been unable to walk since the age of five. She recalls her mother’s daily efforts to carry her to and from school. Mobility and having easy access to public spaces and services remain significant issues, but Grace, who these days enjoys the…

Source: UN News | Nov 18, 2025

United Nations (UN) aid office pushes for ‘unhindered’ humanitarian access in Sudan

UN relief chief Tom Fletcher held “useful” and “tough” discussions with the two sides battling for control of Sudan this week, pushing for access to aid for those in desperate need, he told journalists in New York on Monday

In recent days the Emergency Relief Coordinator has travelled to various parts of the war-torn country and met leaders, frontline responders and survivors of the crisis. “We need more UN boots on the ground,” Mr. Fletcher said. “The UN is a ship that was not built to stay in the…

Source: African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) | Nov 17, 2025

Press release on the catastrophic humanitarian situation of internally displaced persons in North Darfur, Republic of Sudan

The Commission urges international partners to urgently increase funding for nutrition, health, protection and education, and encourages enhanced monitoring of population movements by the IOM

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) expresses its deep concern at the unprecedented scale of internal displacement in Sudan and the resulting rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation. The country is experiencing the world's most serious internal displacement crisis, with nearly nine million people displaced within…

Source: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) | Nov 16, 2025

Building Bridges for Peace: Newly Rebuild Banton Bridge Reconnects Abyei Communities

Before the newly rebuild bridge, the local community and UNISFA peacekeepers had to make the risky crossings or long detours to get to markets, health facilities, schools, and for family visits

Applause, dust, and relief filled the air as the Abyei people gathered at Banton Bridge on River Kiir's edge. The bridge that linked families, markets, and UNISFA patrols had largely been broken and was in a state of disrepair for months, endangering the lives of commuters and hindering free movement.…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) | Nov 11, 2025

People face extreme malnutrition in Sudan’s protracted crisis

MSF’s findings corroborate fears that famine has devastated people in El Fasher, which was besieged for more than 500 days

MSF teams are treating people who have fled horror in El Fasher, Sudan, and are arriving malnourished in Tawila. The malnutrition crisis in Sudan is not limited to El Fasher, with MSF teams also treating people in Blue Nile and Khartoum states. The warring parties must grant humanitarians safe and…

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