# Sudan civil war humanitarian crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/africa-grapples-with-rising-food-insecurity-health-system-strain-and-economic-shifts-amid-conflict-d
> Updated: 2026-09-13T19:03:40.000Z. Sources: 323. Developments: 111.

The war between Sudan’s regular army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has evolved into a multi-year catastrophe. By August 2026, the humanitarian situation reached critical levels, with over 33 million people requiring aid. A UN investigative mechanism concluded that the RSF and allied militias committed genocide in Darfur, citing mass killings, gang rapes, and forced starvation.

In mid-August 2026, the conflict saw a significant escalation in drone warfare. The RSF launched coordinated drone strikes targeting airports and fuel storage, while fighting in Blue Nile State intensified as the RSF and SPLM-N seized the Bakori and Surkum military bases. By early September, reports emerged suggesting Israel provided covert intelligence and military assistance to the RSF.

By early September 2026, displacement and ethnic violence continued to escalate. In South Kordofan, the Sudan Doctors Network reported at least 26 deaths following two attacks. In Blue Nile State, the International Organization for Migration reported that over 3,300 people fled villages in the Qaisan locality on September 7. In North Darfur, approximately 1,275 people were displaced from the Ambra locality between September 3 and September 6.

On September 11, 2026, an RSF drone attack in the Al-Fath area, west of Omdurman, injured eight people, most of whom were children. Simultaneously, an AI research firm reported the disruption of a widespread influence campaign linked to United Arab Emirates government officials. The campaign reportedly used an AI persona named ‘Deadshot’ to generate social media posts and dossiers targeting UN experts who have criticized the UAE’s alleged involvement in the Sudan war. Meanwhile, an alliance of the RSF and an SPLM-N faction claimed to have captured villages in the Kurmuk locality of Blue Nile state, advancing toward Ed Damazin.

## Claims

- Sudanese army drones struck a traditional court in Garra al‑Zawaya, North Darfur, killing at least 35 people. (disputed by 22 sources)
- The drone strike was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). (disputed by 3 sources)
- Several people were wounded in the drone attack on the Darfur court. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- Among the dead were four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- The court session was being held under a tree with the participation of local community leaders. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- Garra al‑Zawaya is under the control of the Rapid Support Forces. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- More than 1,000 civilians were killed in drone strikes during the first five months of this year. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- The conflict has displaced millions and created what the UN describes as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- The Sudan war began in April 2023 between RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and army chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- More than 21 people, including women and children, were killed in an attack on Debi and Luwairi. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- An airstrike near the Chad-Sudan border resulted in 12 deaths and seven injuries. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The airstrike targeted a market near Antchong where the Rapid Support Forces were reportedly procuring fuel. (corroborated by 7 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Blue Nile state displacement reaches nearly 100,000 amid Sudan fighting

Nearly 100,000 people have been displaced in Sudan’s Blue Nile state due to escalating fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, according to the International Organization for Migration.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blue-nile-state-displacement-reaches-nearly-100000-people

### 2026-09-11: Sudan conflict: AI influence campaign linked to UAE and RSF territorial gains

Anthropic disrupted an AI-driven influence campaign linked to the UAE targeting UN experts, while the RSF and SPLM-N alliance claim territorial gains in Sudan’s Blue Nile state.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-conflict-ai-influence-campaign-linked-to-uae-and-rsf-territorial-gains

### 2026-09-11: Sudan: Eight injured in RSF drone attack near Omdurman

Eight people, mostly children, were injured in a Rapid Support Forces drone attack on the Al-Fath area west of Omdurman, Sudan, amid the ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-eight-injured-in-rsf-drone-attack-near-omdurman

### 2026-09-09: Sudan displacement rises in Blue Nile and North Darfur

The IOM reports thousands of new displacements in Sudan's Blue Nile State and North Darfur due to escalating insecurity and military clashes involving the army and Rapid Support Forces.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-displacement-rises-in-blue-nile-and-north-darfur

### 2026-09-03: South Kordofan attacks leave at least 26 dead in Sudan

At least 26 people were killed in two separate attacks in Sudan's South Kordofan, involving artillery shelling in Dilling and an attack on Debi and Luwairi attributed to the SPLM-N rebel group.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-doctors-network-accuses-rsf-of-drone-attack-on-un-aid-convoy

### 2026-09-01: Sudan: 22,000 displaced in Blue Nile State amid rising conflict

Over 22,000 people have been displaced in Sudan's Blue Nile State due to escalating conflict, as the Sudanese Army deploys reinforcements to counter Rapid Support Forces and allied groups.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudanese-army-deploys-reinforcements-to-blue-nile-state

### 2026-08-31: Israel reportedly provides covert intelligence and military aid to Sudan's RSF

Israel is reportedly providing covert intelligence and military assistance to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through secret meetings and the delivery of sophisticated surveillance technology.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-reportedly-provides-covert-intelligence-and-military-aid-to-sudans-rsf

### 2026-08-29: Sudan conflict intensifies with RSF advances and army reinforcements

Sudan's civil war intensifies as RSF advances in Blue Nile state displace 20,000 people, while the Sudanese army deploys reinforcements and receives hundreds of defecting RSF fighters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-conflict-intensifies-with-rsf-advances-and-army-reinforcements

### 2026-08-29: Sudan: Rapid Support Forces officers defect to regular army

High-ranking officers and political advisors from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces are defecting to the regular army, citing disagreements with the paramilitary group’s political ambitions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-rapid-support-forces-officers-defect-to-regular-army

### 2026-08-27: Chad-Sudan border airstrike kills 12 people

An airstrike near the Chad-Sudan border killed 12 people and injured seven. Chad and the U.S. blame the Sudanese Armed Forces, while Sudan denies involvement and accuses neighbors of supporting the RSF.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chad-sudan-border-airstrike-leaves-12-dead

### 2026-08-25: Sudan: SAF gains territory and reports RSF defections

Sudanese Armed Forces have made territorial gains in North Kordofan and reported significant defections from the Rapid Support Forces amid ongoing regional involvement by external actors.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-saf-gains-territory-and-reports-rsf-defections

### 2026-08-24: Joint Forces destroy 49 RSF vehicles and capture 70 members in Sudan

Sudanese Joint Forces destroyed 49 RSF vehicles and captured 70 personnel in the Desert Axis, amid rising humanitarian concerns and cholera risks in Blue Nile State.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joint-forces-destroy-49-rsf-vehicles-and-capture-70-members-in-sudan

### 2026-08-20: Sudan conflict intensifies as military reports RSF defections

Sudan's civil war intensifies with increased fighting in Kordofan and Darfur, while the Sudanese Army reports a rise in Rapid Support Forces defections and the integration of new fighter groups.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-conflict-intensifies-as-fighting-spreads-and-rsf-defectors-join-army

### 2026-08-14: Sudanese army repels RSF attacks near El-Obeid

Sudanese army forces have repelled major Rapid Support Forces attacks near El-Obeid in North Kordofan, amid reports of drone shoot-downs and rising civilian displacement.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-armed-forces-repel-rsf-attacks-in-north-kordofan

### 2026-08-12: Sudan conflict escalates with RSF drone strikes and major ground battles

Sudan faces intensified fighting as the RSF conducts widespread drone strikes on military and civilian sites, while the Sudanese Army repels a major ground assault in North Kordofan.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drone-strikes-hit-khartoum-and-northern-sudanese-cities

### 2026-08-09: Sudanese military gains ground in western Darfur

Sudanese army-led forces and allied groups have gained ground in western Darfur, repelling RSF attacks in the strategic Bir Saliba region and reporting the death of a prominent RSF commander.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudanese-military-gains-ground-in-western-darfur

### 2026-08-04: Sudan army defeats RSF in North Darfur, senior commander killed

Sudan’s army and allied forces claim victory over RSF in Hajar al‑Marafieen and Bir Saliba, killing senior RSF commander Mahdi Adam and seizing equipment amid the ongoing three‑year war.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-army-defeats-rsf-in-north-darfur-senior-commander-killed

### 2026-08-02: Sudanese Army Drone Strike Kills 35 at Garra al‑Zawaya Court

Sudanese army drones struck a court in Garra al‑Zawaya, North Darfur, killing at least 35, wounding dozens; four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders were among the dead. The UN calls the broader conflict a “g

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-army-drone-strike-kills-35-at-darfur-court

### 2026-08-02: Sudan's White City faces cholera and hunger crisis

Plan International warns that hundreds of thousands of civilians in White city, North Kordofan, Sudan face a worsening cholera outbreak and severe food‑water shortages as displaced populations overwhelm aid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-white-city-faces-cholera-and-hunger-crisis

### 2026-07-31: Sudan's El-Obeid faces worsening humanitarian disaster

UNICEF says El‑Obeid, Sudan faces a worsening disaster: rising malnutrition, cholera, gender‑based violence, and massive humanitarian gaps amid conflict and near‑total rural poverty.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-el-obeid-faces-worsening-humanitarian-disaster

### 2026-07-30: Sudan drone strike kills nine civilians, injures 14 in North Kordofan

A RSF drone strike in Al‑Jamama, North Kordofan, Sudan killed nine civilians and wounded 14, amid ongoing war and reports of war crimes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-drone-strike-kills-nine-civilians-injures-14-in-north-kordofan

### 2026-07-29: Sudan's el‑Obeid faces mass displacement as RSF forces close in

Over 83,000 displaced civilians shelter in Sudan's el‑Obeid as RSF forces advance, prompting UN and G7 warnings of possible mass atrocities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-elobeid-faces-mass-displacement-as-rsf-forces-close-in

### 2026-07-28: Sudan army retakes key highway as RSF vows escalation

Sudan’s army retook the Khartoum‑El Obeid highway; RSF leader Hemedti called for a tactical shift as drone strikes killed civilians. UN reports RSF genocide in Darfur amid a humanitarian crisis affecting tens‑​

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-army-recaptures-key-kordofan-road-amid-rsf-escalation-threats

### 2026-07-26: Sudan's War Leaves 33.7 Million People in Urgent Need of Aid

UN OCHA says 33.7 million Sudanese need urgent aid amid war, famine and massive displacement; funding gaps leave most basic needs unmet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-war-leaves-337-million-people-in-urgent-need-of-aid

### 2026-07-22: Sudan civilian deaths rise as humanitarian crisis deepens amid conflict

Sudan conflict saw a drone strike on a North Darfur water source kill 21 civilians and a reported chemical‑weapon air strike in North Kordofan kill 10, while electricity cuts and food insecurity affect hundreds

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-civilian-deaths-rise-as-humanitarian-crisis-deepens-amid-conflict

### 2026-07-22: Sudan's El Obeid hit by RSF drone strikes, crippling water, power and fuel supplies

RSF drone strikes in Sudan’s El Obeid have surged, hitting schools, markets, fuel stations and the power plant, leaving 100,000 displaced people without water, electricity or affordable fuel and jeopardizing ​​

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-el-obeid-hit-by-rsf-drone-strikes-crippling-water-power-and-fuel-supplies

### 2026-07-20: UN urges immediate de‑escalation and humanitarian aid as crises flare in Middle East and Sudan

The UN called for immediate de‑escalation in the Middle East and highlighted worsening humanitarian needs in Sudan’s El‑Obeid and Darfur, urging protection of civilians and rapid aid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-urges-immediate-deescalation-and-humanitarian-aid-as-crises-flare-in-middle-east-and-sudan

### 2026-07-20: Drone strikes kill civilians in Sudan's El‑Obeid

Drone strikes in El‑Obeid wounded civilians and killed a child, highlighting the surge of UAV attacks in Sudan's civil war that has displaced 14 million and caused thousands of deaths.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drone-strikes-kill-civilians-in-sudans-elobeid

### 2026-07-18: Arab League and US Meet in Cairo to Advance Libya Political Process and Seek Sudan Ceasefire

Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy and US adviser Massad Boulos met in Cairo, supporting a Libyan‑led political process and urging an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan, while discussing wider Middle‑

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arab-league-and-united-states-coordinate-to-halt-sudan-war

### 2026-07-17: Sudan’s El Obeid faces humanitarian collapse as population tops one million

UN warns El Obeid, Sudan, is nearing collapse as its population exceeds one million; food, water and fuel are scarce and aid is insufficient for the displaced.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-el-obeid-faces-worsening-humanitarian-crisis-as-food-aid-falls-short

### 2026-07-17: United Arab Emirates faces calls for sanctions over Sudan war support

Calls grow for a UN arms embargo on the UAE after its alleged weapon supplies to Sudan's RSF amid intensified attacks on civilians in El‑Obeid.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-arab-emirates-faces-calls-for-sanctions-over-sudan-war-support

### 2026-07-16: UK sanctions Sudan gold and finance networks funding war

Britain sanctioned 11 individuals and firms across Dubai, UAE, Hong Kong and Sudan for funding the SAF and RSF via illicit gold trade, aiming to curb financing of Sudan’s civil war that has killed ~200,000 and

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-sanctions-sudan-gold-and-finance-networks-funding-war

### 2026-07-15: Sudan gum arabic trade fuels war economy, UN warns

UN human‑rights office warns Sudan’s gum arabic trade funds the civil war, urging firms and states to enforce due‑diligence and halt exploitation of the commodity.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-gum-arabic-trade-fuels-civil-war-un-warns

### 2026-07-15: Sudan faces worsening famine as UN warns millions at risk of starvation

UN warns Sudan's famine is worsening: 5 million face catastrophic hunger, aid cut to 3.5 million, $646 m funding gap, fuel and fertilizer shortages threaten food security.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-faces-worsening-famine-as-un-warns-millions-at-risk-of-starvation

### 2026-07-14: Sudanese Army Intercepts Chinese Drone Near El Obeid as RSF Drone Use Escalates

Sudanese forces shot down a Chinese FH‑95 drone near Al‑Obeid, while a day earlier a Bayraktar Akinci UAV destroyed a RSF‑operated CH‑95, highlighting escalating drone warfare amid the Sudan conflict.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudanese-army-intercepts-chinese-drone-near-el-obeid-as-rsf-drone-use-escalates

### 2026-07-13: EU bans Sudanese gold imports to curb war financing

The EU has banned Sudanese gold imports and mercury/ cyanide exports to cut financing for the war between the army and the RSF, a conflict that has caused tens of thousands of deaths and 14 million displaced.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-imposes-gold-embargo-on-sudan-amid-civil-war

### 2026-07-12: Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens as drone strikes cripple water and health services

UN reports drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan cripple water supplies, spread cholera and drive massive displacement; missionary Sr. Cissy Nakagiri urges global attention to the deepening humanitarian crisis.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-humanitarian-crisis-deepens-as-drone-strikes-cripple-water-and-health-services

### 2026-07-12: Sudan RSF chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo sentenced to death in absentia

Sudan’s Port Sudan court sentenced RSF chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and 15 others to death in absentia for war crimes tied to the 2023 killing of West Darfur governor and mass atrocities in El‑Geneina.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-court-sentences-rsf-commander-mohamed-hamdan-dagalo-to-death-in-absentia

### 2026-07-12: Egypt and United States discuss Sudan, Libya, and Congo crises in diplomatic call

Egypt’s foreign minister and a U.S. adviser called on July 11, reaffirming support for Sudan’s and Libya’s unity and backing mediation in the DRC.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-and-united-states-discuss-sudan-libya-and-congo-crises-in-diplomatic-call

### 2026-07-11: Sudan conflict sees documented civilian airstrikes and looming humanitarian crisis in Darfur and El Obeid

A rights‑group report details SAF and RSF airstrikes on civilians in Darfur, while the UN warns the RSF’s siege of El Obeid threatens 600,000 with starvation and further atrocities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-conflict-sees-documented-civilian-airstrikes-and-looming-humanitarian-crisis-in-darfur-and-el-

### 2026-07-11: Sudan military chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan accused of stalling US‑backed peace plan

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan is accused of blocking a U.S. truce and outlining a five‑year transition plan that may prolong the war.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-military-chief-abdel-fattah-alburhan-accused-of-stalling-usbacked-peace-plan

### 2026-07-10: Sudan and South Sudan conflicts face UN condemnation over civilian atrocities

UN officials denounce Sudan’s war as a proxy conflict and South Sudan’s militia attacks that killed 700+ people, urging accountability and protection of civilians.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-and-south-sudan-conflicts-face-un-condemnation-over-civilian-atrocities

### 2026-07-10: Sudan cholera outbreak threatens to worsen as conflict and rains hinder response

WHO warns Sudan's cholera outbreak, with 1,300+ cases and 114 deaths, may worsen due to conflict and upcoming rains, threatening millions needing aid.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-cholera-outbreak-worsens-amid-war-and-rains-who-warns

### 2026-07-08: Sudan civilian vehicle drone attacks kill more than 20 people

Rights groups report drone strikes on civilian vehicles in Sudan have killed more than 20 people, including 10 near Khartoum and 13 in North Kordofan, blaming the Rapid Support Forces.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-civilian-vehicle-drone-attacks-kill-more-than-20-people

### 2026-07-07: UN Report Declares Sudan's Rapid Support Forces' Campaign in al‑Fashir a Genocide

UN investigators say Sudan's RSF committed mass killings, rapes, and starvation in al‑Fashir, deeming the campaign genocide and warning of similar atrocities in al‑Obeid.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-finds-sudans-rsf-committed-genocide-in-alfashir

### 2026-07-07: Arab League urges stronger Arab coordination and humanitarian aid for Sudan’s Al Obeid

Arab League Secretary‑General Nabil Fahmy called for deeper Arab coordination with Egypt and warned that 500,000 civilians in Sudan’s Al Obeid face a humanitarian crisis, urging international aid and political

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arab-league-urges-stronger-arab-coordination-and-humanitarian-aid-for-sudans-al-obeid

### 2026-07-06: UN Human Rights Council orders urgent probe of violations in White, Sudan

UN Human Rights Council ordered an urgent probe into alleged war crimes and humanitarian abuses in White, Sudan, amid RSF siege and drone attacks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-human-rights-council-orders-urgent-probe-of-violations-in-white-sudan

### 2026-07-06: El-Obeid siege drives mass child displacement and casualties in Sudan

Over 11,000 people, including 5,500+ children, have fled el‑Obeid as drone attacks cause shortages, cholera and an UN red‑alert; UNICEF says 300+ children killed or injured in six months, prompting a UN probe.

35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-elobeid-under-siege-as-rsf-threatens-halfmillion-residents

### 2026-07-05: Sudan faces cholera and measles outbreak endangering over 200,000 amid food and medicine shortages

Over 200,000 Sudanese in North Kordofan face cholera and measles amid severe food, medicine and water shortages, prompting UN calls for urgent aid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-faces-cholera-and-measles-outbreak-endangering-over-200000-amid-food-and-medicine-shortages

### 2026-07-05: UAE pledges $30 million emergency aid for civilians in Sudan’s El Obeid

The UAE announced a $30 million emergency humanitarian package for civilians in Sudan’s El Obeid, targeting food, healthcare, water and shelter, and urged protection of civilians and a political solution.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-pledges-30-million-emergency-aid-for-civilians-in-sudans-el-obeid

### 2026-07-04: Sudan's Kordofan Region Faces Surge in Displacement and Cholera Amid Drone Strikes

Over 219,000 people are displaced in Sudan's Kordofan region and a cholera outbreak has sickened 700 with 60 deaths, both worsened by recent drone strikes on infrastructure.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-kordofan-region-faces-escalating-humanitarian-crisis

### 2026-07-04: El Obeid, Sudan battered by relentless drone strikes killing dozens

UN officials say 15 drone attacks on El Obeid, Sudan, killed at least 45 civilians, targeting schools, markets and utilities, amid RSF advances and calls for a UN red‑alert.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-obeid-sudan-ravaged-by-relentless-drone-strikes-killing-dozens

### 2026-07-03: UN Human Rights Chief Warns of Catastrophe in Sudan's El Obeid

UN Human Rights chief Volker Tirk warns of a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan’s besieged city El Obeid, citing civilian deaths, displacement and severe rights abuses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-human-rights-chief-warns-of-catastrophe-in-sudans-el-obeid

### 2026-07-03: Al‑Obeid, Sudan under siege amid RSF defections and escalating atrocities

UN warns of a humanitarian catastrophe in Al‑Obeid, Sudan, as the city endures an 18‑month siege, while RSF defections to the army fuel ongoing atrocities and international alarm.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alobeid-sudan-under-siege-amid-rsf-defections-and-escalating-atrocities

### 2026-07-03: UN aid truck hit by drone in Sudan, 50 tons of supplies destroyed

A UN aid truck in West Darfur, Sudan, was hit by a drone, destroying over 50 tonnes of supplies meant for vulnerable civilians, worsening the humanitarian crisis amid the Sudan‑RSF conflict.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-aid-truck-hit-by-drone-in-sudan-50-tons-of-supplies-destroyed

### 2026-07-02: Sudan's al-Obeid faces escalating humanitarian catastrophe

UN officials warn of a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan's al‑Obeid, citing siege conditions, water shortages and drone attacks that killed 45 civilians; ICRC and Red Crescent are providing food, nutrition and医

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-obeid-sudan-faces-worsening-humanitarian-crisis-amid-conflict

### 2026-06-30: Sudan Rapid Support Forces accused of crimes against humanity in El‑Fasher

Amnesty reports Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, targeting civilians and children, and urges ceasefire and international troops.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-rsf-accused-of-crimes-against-humanity-in-el-fasher-amnesty-calls-for-ceasefire

### 2026-06-29: Sudan aid corridor extended as UN weighs emergency action on worsening humanitarian crisis

Sudan's Adre crossing stays open until Sept 30, delivering aid to Darfur and Kordofan amid clashes, cholera rise, and drone attacks, while nations push the UN for an emergency session on the humanitarian crisis

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-aid-corridor-extended-as-un-weighs-emergency-action-on-worsening-humanitarian-crisis

### 2026-06-29: El‑Obeid faces intensified RSF assault and looming siege

RSF drones and attacks have crippled El‑Obeid’s power, water and food supplies, prompting UN warnings of a looming siege and a potential push toward Khartoum.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-obeid-sudan-endures-intensified-rsf-assault-and-deepening-humanitarian-crisis

### 2026-06-28: El‑Obeid, Sudan faces looming RSF offensive and worsening food crisis

RSF may launch a major attack on El‑Obeid, Sudan, heightening food insecurity and risking mass displacement; the UN WFP urges urgent aid for over 100,000 vulnerable residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elobeid-sudan-faces-looming-rsf-offensive-and-worsening-food-crisis

### 2026-06-27: Sudan war's digital propaganda network and civilian devastation exposed

Investigators revealed General Burhan’s army runs a massive digital propaganda network in Sudan, while journalist Navid Kermani documents widespread civilian suffering and atrocities in the ongoing war.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-wars-digital-propaganda-network-and-civilian-devastation-exposed

### 2026-06-27: UN warns El Ubayd could spark large-scale conflict in Sudan as US imposes sanctions

The UN warned that fighting in Sudan’s El Ubayd could turn into a large‑scale war, endangering hundreds of thousands of civilians, as the US announced sanctions on Sudanese forces.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-warns-el-ubayd-could-spark-large-scale-conflict-in-sudan-as-us-imposes-sanctions

### 2026-06-26: UN warns over 5,000 child deaths in Sudan conflict

UN officials say over 5,000 children have died or been maimed in Sudan’s conflict, urge cease‑fire, highlight urgent humanitarian needs and call for inclusive political dialogue.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-warns-over-5000-child-deaths-in-sudan-conflict

### 2026-06-25: El Obeid, Sudan faces heightened risk of mass violence and worsening hunger crisis

UN envoy warns El Obeid faces rising drone attacks and possible RSF assault, risking mass atrocities. WFP alerts that fighting could exacerbate hunger, needing food aid for up to 250,000 people.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-envoy-warns-of-escalating-drone-attacks-on-sudans-el-obeid-risking-humanitarian-crisis

### 2026-06-25: Sudan war drives mass displacement and starvation in Chad refugee camps

RSF attacks in Darfur forced thousands into Chad’s Iridimi camp, where they face starvation, while Sudan civilians endure severe injuries and loss amid a three‑year war.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-war-drives-mass-displacement-and-starvation-in-chad-refugee-camps

### 2026-06-25: Sudan's genocide crisis ignored as humanitarian disaster worsens

Sudan's three‑year war between RSF and SAF has created a UN‑described genocide and humanitarian crisis, affecting 34 million people, with mass famine, school closures and refugee flows to South Sudan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-genocide-crisis-ignored-as-humanitarian-disaster-worsens

### 2026-06-25: Sudan drone strikes drive wounded civilians into Chad's Tine hospital

Drone attacks in Sudan have forced hundreds of civilian casualties to seek care at Chad's Tine hospital, overwhelming MSF resources amid a collapsed Sudanese health system.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-drone-strikes-drive-wounded-civilians-into-chads-tine-hospital

### 2026-06-24: European foreign ministers warn of worsening Sudan conflict

Seven European foreign ministers condemned ongoing attacks in Sudan’s El Obeid, urging the RSF to halt violence, allow civilian evacuations and ensure humanitarian access as the crisis deepens.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-foreign-ministers-warn-of-worsening-sudan-conflict

### 2026-06-24: Sudan and South Sudan face child recruitment scrutiny and UN protection drives

UN‑linked militias in Sudan are accused of recruiting children, while UNMISS in South Sudan works to release child soldiers, highlighting ongoing child‑protection challenges in the region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-and-south-sudan-under-scrutiny-for-child-recruitment-in-wars

### 2026-06-24: El Obeid, Sudan on the brink of humanitarian disaster as UN warns of famine

UN warns El Obeid, Sudan, faces famine as RSF siege cuts off aid, driving water and food prices up while the war has killed 200,000 and displaced 11 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-obeid-sudan-on-the-brink-of-humanitarian-disaster-as-un-warns-of-famine

### 2026-06-23: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel‑Att Talks Sudan, Regional Security with UAE and UK

Egyptian FM Badr Abdel‑Att discussed the US‑Iran MoU, regional security and the Sudan crisis in calls with UAE and UK foreign ministers, urging trust‑building and a humanitarian cease‑fire.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-foreign-minister-badr-abdelatt-talks-sudan-regional-security-with-uae-and-uk

### 2026-06-23: UN Report Details Systematic Sexual Violence in Sudan Conflict

A UN human‑rights report says sexual violence has been used as a systematic weapon of war in Sudan, documenting 546 incidents, 838 victims and calling for investigations.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-report-details-systematic-sexual-violence-in-sudan-conflict

### 2026-06-22: El Obeid, Sudan on brink of humanitarian disaster as RSF siege worsens

International warnings say El Obeid, Sudan faces imminent humanitarian disaster as RSF siege blocks aid and threatens mass atrocities.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-warns-of-mass-atrocities-in-sudans-el-obeid

### 2026-06-22: Sudan army integrates former RSF commander Ali Rizkallah amid civil war

Sudan’s army has taken former RSF commander Ali Rizkallah into its ranks, sparking criticism from human‑rights groups and Darfur victims who fear the move shields alleged war crimes from accountability.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-army-integrates-former-rsf-commander-ali-rizkallah-amid-civil-war

### 2026-06-21: UN Security Council warns of mass atrocities in Sudan's El Obeid

UN Security Council urges Rapid Support Forces to halt a planned attack on Sudan's El Obeid, warning of imminent mass atrocities amid a four‑year war that has killed over 200,000.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-security-council-warns-of-mass-atrocities-in-sudans-el-obeid

### 2026-06-20: UN and US warn of imminent mass atrocities as RSF siege intensifies in Sudan's El Obeid

UN and US warn that RSF’s siege of El Obeid could trigger mass atrocities, while analysts stress the city’s strategic role for Sudan’s army amid a humanitarian crisis affecting millions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-conflict-escalates-humanitarian-crisis-and-boosts-muslim-brotherhood-influence

### 2026-06-20: Egypt's Petroleum Ministry denies gold mining deal reports with Sudan

Egypt's Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ministry said social‑media claims it signed deals for 108 gold mines in northern Sudan are false, noting no official announcement and warning of legal action.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-petroleum-ministry-denies-gold-mining-deal-reports-with-sudan

### 2026-06-20: UN Security Council warns of imminent mass atrocities in Sudan's El Obeid

UN Security Council warned that the RSF’s advance on El Obeid risks mass atrocities, urging an immediate halt, civilian protection and unhindered humanitarian aid amid Sudan’s dire crisis.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-urges-sudanese-paramilitaries-to-halt-assault-on-elobeid

### 2026-06-20: Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Expand Control, Seize Contraband Amid Drone Strikes

Sudan's RSF captured the Surkum area in Blue Nile, seized illegal arms in East Darfur, and carried out drone strikes on fuel stations, killing civilians and displacing tens of thousands.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-rapid-support-forces-expand-control-seize-contraband-amid-drone-strikes

### 2026-06-20: Saudi Arabia pushes to give Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan a civilian veneer

Saudi officials are meeting Sudanese civilian leaders to give army chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan a civilian front, but his sanctions‑linked war record and ongoing atrocities cast doubt on the plan’s credibility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-pushes-to-give-sudans-army-chief-abdel-fattah-alburhan-a-civilian-veneer

### 2026-06-19: Gold smuggling crisis prompts tougher controls by US, UK and UAE

Illegal gold flows exceeding $120 bn are funding wars in Sudan and Congo; the US, UK and UAE are considering stricter controls, including airport metal detectors and tighter provenance rules.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-smuggling-crisis-fuels-conflicts-triggers-us-uk-uae-response

### 2026-06-18: UN Warns of Mass Atrocities as RSF Advances on Sudan's El Obeid

UN Human Rights Council, led by Norway, warned that Sudan’s RSF could commit mass atrocities in El Obeid, endangering up to 500,000 civilians after recent drone strikes killed at least 50 people.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-warns-of-mass-atrocities-as-rsf-advances-on-sudans-el-obeid

### 2026-06-18: UN warns RSF imminent offensive on El Obeid, Sudan

UN warns RSF’s imminent offensive on Sudan’s El Obeid could cause serious international crimes, threatening up to 500,000 civilians and worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-warns-of-escalating-rsf-assault-on-sudans-el-obeid

### 2026-06-16: Egyptian Air Strikes Kill and Injure Sudanese Gold Miners Near Border

Egyptian military aircraft attacked gold‑mining camps near the Sudan‑Egypt border on 16 June 2026, killing dozens and injuring many Sudanese miners, sparking accusations of a cross‑border violation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-air-strikes-kill-and-injure-sudanese-gold-miners-near-border

### 2026-06-15: Sudan's Local Peace Initiatives Reduce Violence Amid Ongoing War

Local Sudanese peace groups have cut violence in Darfur and Kordofan, while the war enabled the Rapid Support Forces to loot 60% of the National Museum’s collection, sparking heritage‑theft concerns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-local-peace-initiatives-reduce-violence-amid-ongoing-war

### 2026-06-15: Sudan war fueled by foreign powers as UN warns of total‑war civilian repression

Analysts say foreign states, mercenaries and criminal networks drive Sudan’s war, while a UN mission reports total‑war repression, mass detentions and humanitarian abductions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-war-fueled-by-foreign-powers-as-un-warns-of-totalwar-civilian-repression

### 2026-06-15: Sudan drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians in first five months of 2026, UN says

UN rights chief says over 1,000 Sudan civilians were killed by drone strikes Jan‑May 2026, amid a sharp rise in attacks and sexual violence in the four‑year war.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-drone-strikes-kill-over-1000-civilians-un-says

### 2026-06-14: Sudan army reports destroying 141 RSF combat vehicles as survivors file war‑crimes case in Kenya

Sudan’s army says it destroyed 141 RSF combat vehicles, while 12 survivors have lodged a war‑crimes suit in Kenya against RSF members.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-army-reports-destroying-141-rsf-combat-vehicles-as-survivors-file-warcrimes-case-in-kenya

### 2026-06-11: Sudan drone strike in El Obeid kills up to 23 civilians

Drone strikes on El Obeid, Sudan, killed up to 23 civilians, injured dozens, were blamed on the RSF, and revived concerns over alleged UAE support amid the wider conflict.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-drone-strike-in-el-obeid-kills-up-to-23-civilians

### 2026-06-09: Kenya Receives First War Crimes Complaint Against Sudan's RSF

Twelve Sudanese victims filed Kenya's first war‑crimes complaint against ten RSF members, alleging torture and sexual violence in Khartoum; Kenya can prosecute under its International Crimes Act.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-files-first-war-crimes-complaint-against-sudans-rapid-support-forces

### 2026-06-08: Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan deepens war strategy amid RSF defections

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan both welcomed former RSF commanders defecting to the SAF and pursued an “arms‑first” diplomatic tour to secure weapons, signaling a strategy to prolong the war rather …

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-general-abdel-fattah-alburhan-deepens-war-strategy-amid-rsf-defections

### 2026-06-07: Sudan market drone strike kills at least 11 civilians in North Kordofan

A drone strike on Abu Zaeima market in Sudan’s North Kordofan killed at least 11 civilians and injured dozens, amid expanding drone warfare in the civil war.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-market-drone-strike-kills-at-least-11-civilians-in-north-kordofan

### 2026-06-07: Sudan market drone strike kills at least 11 civilians

A drone hit the Abu Zaiema market in Sudan’s Northern Kordofan, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring dozens; no group claimed responsibility amid a war that has already claimed over 200,000 lives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-market-drone-strike-kills-at-least-11-civilians

### 2026-06-07: Sudan market drone strike kills 11 civilians

Drone strikes on a North Kordofan market and a fuel station in Sudan killed 11 civilians and injured dozens, part of a widening drone war that has claimed hundreds of lives and displaced millions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-market-drone-strike-kills-11-civilians

### 2026-06-06: Sudan market drone attack kills 11 civilians

A drone strike on the Abu Zaeima market in North Kordofan, Sudan, killed 11 civilians and injured dozens; earlier that day village attacks added to the toll, and the US warned of rising drone violence in the K‑

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-market-drone-attack-kills-11-civilians

### 2026-06-06: Sudan market drone strike kills 11 civilians

A drone strike on Abu Zaeima market in Sudan killed 11 civilians and wounded dozens; a second strike injured four at a fuel station. No group claimed responsibility amid ongoing aerial attacks in the Sudanese‑R

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-market-drone-strike-kills-11-civilians-deepening-humanitarian-crisis

### 2026-06-06: Sudan's Civil War Deepens as SAF and RSF Battle, Spurring Parallel Governance and Humanitarian Crisis

Since April 2023 Sudan’s civil war between the SAF and RSF has caused massive displacement, destroyed services and sparked parallel governance structures, raising regional security concerns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudans-civil-war-deepens-as-saf-and-rsf-battle-spurring-parallel-governance-and-humanitarian-crisis

### 2026-06-02: Sudan and South Sudan face escalating humanitarian crises amid war

War in Sudan has displaced millions and caused famine, while South Sudan's soldiers and families suffer neglect, unpaid wages and lack of services, highlighting a regional humanitarian emergency.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-and-south-sudan-face-escalating-humanitarian-crises-amid-war

### 2026-06-01: Sudan war triggers massive drug shortages and unsafe smuggled medicines

Sudan's civil war has crippled its health system, shutting most facilities and prompting a flood of unsafe smuggled drugs, leaving millions without reliable medical care.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-war-triggers-massive-drug-shortages-and-unsafe-smuggled-medicines

### 2026-05-31: Sudan child malnutrition set to surge as pre‑harvest season begins

War‑driven displacement and failing farms threaten Sudan’s children as the pre‑harvest lean season begins, with rising malnutrition and urgent calls for funding.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-child-malnutrition-set-to-surge-as-preharvest-season-begins

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