RSF

Sudan filed a genocide complaint against the UAE at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in March 2025, but the court dismissed it in May 2025 on jurisdictional grounds. Sudan later severed diplomatic relations with the UAE, accusing it of violating sovereignty by backing the RSF in the civil war.

A Sudanese court has sentenced RSF chief Hemedti to death in the first legal conviction of the paramilitary group since the civil war began in 2023.

Sudan’s army accepts most of Washington’s peace plan but refuses to sign it until the RSF withdraws from all occupied cities, according to leaked documents. The war continues as the RSF remains in control of urban areas.

The US has raised concerns as RSF forces encircle the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, calling for a negotiated solution and expressing alarm over potential mass atrocities.

The United Nations Security Council has urged Sudan's paramilitary RSF to avoid attacking the city of El-Obeid, warning of potential mass atrocities.

The UAE denies allegations of supporting the RSF militia in Sudan, amid accusations from human rights organizations. The RSF has experienced defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces, while civilians face ongoing suffering.

India's press freedom ranking by RSF highlights structural trends impacting journalism, media ownership, and democratic accountability. The score's significance lies in its reflection of deeper systemic issues rather than the numerical value itself.

Sudan's army recaptured a key town in southeastern Blue Nile state from the RSF, inflicting heavy losses on them. The town is located near the Ethiopian border. This development marks a significant turn of events in the conflict.

Burkina Faso authorities are accused of secretly detaining prominent journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, contradicting their account. An investigation by RSF found Oulon held at a villa in Ouagadougou. The detention has raised concerns about press freedom.