Sudan

Demining efforts in Asia, particularly Cambodia, are struggling due to donor fatigue, as international funding is shifting toward active conflicts like Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan. Deadly remnants of wars, including land mines and unexploded ordnance, continue to threaten communities across Southeast Asia. Demining groups warn that without sustained international support, this unfinished work will endanger people, slow development, and maim or kill residents.

The UN reported that over 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were caused by drone attacks. Spain is addressing the situation of over 1000 unaccompanied minors in Ceuta who cannot be legally deported.

The Red Cross is urging international aid as the Sudan crisis worsens. The charity warns that declining humanitarian support could hinder efforts to help communities rebuild their lives.

The UAE has emerged as a major regional power through military interventions in Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and Sudan, strategic investments in infrastructure and defense, and alliances with global powers. However, shifting geopolitical dynamics, including U.S. disengagement and regional power vacuums, raise questions about the sustainability of its assertive strategy.

The UAE received over $100 million in stolen gold bullion from Sudan’s central bank and state refinery, according to an investigation. Sudan’s civil war has driven a surge in gold trade, with the UAE reportedly facilitating over $1 billion in 2025, while militias use profits to acquire advanced military equipment.

U.S. Senators, including Chris Van Hollen, urged the State Department to halt arms sales to external actors like the United Arab Emirates to prevent further atrocities in Sudan and end the conflict. The letter highlights concerns over UAE's role in arming the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.

Local authorities in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta are struggling to manage thousands of migrants who remained after a recent border rush, including significant numbers from Sudan, Afghanistan, and Gaza. The migrants recount their journeys to reach the enclave.

Ethiopians are fleeing to Sudan amid renewed conflict in Tigray, following the biggest escalation since the 2022 Pretoria agreement. Both the TPLF and Ethiopian government accuse each other of sparking the conflict, despite a reported pause in fighting since August 1st.

Drones strikes in Sudan are endangering civilians and disrupting humanitarian aid operations in conflict-affected areas, according to the UN aid coordination office OCHA.

Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain’s Ceuta after a mass crossing from Morocco, with over 800 minors remaining four days later. A 17-year-old girl described how her brother drowned during the surge, and she became separated from her mother, highlighting the vulnerability of unaccompanied minors. Spanish authorities confirmed 72 deaths during the crossing, while Morocco reported 11 additional deaths.

Hundreds of people are fleeing Ethiopia to Sudan following renewed fighting in Tigray between federal forces and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels. Both sides accuse each other of attempting to provoke a new conflict.

Sudan's Darfur region faces an imminent famine threat due to severe drought, soaring food prices, and disrupted trade, according to the General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur. Communities are struggling to secure basic supplies as the crisis deepens.

A young Sudanese refugee is rebuilding his life in Spain while the ongoing war in Sudan prevents him from reuniting with his family. The story is featured in an Al Jazeera Originals documentary.

A US Senate bill proposes expanding Sudan sanctions to include gold traders, banks, airlines, and shipping firms, along with implementing congressional oversight.

The US Congress is considering two bills to reshape its policy toward Sudan by implementing a stronger legal framework for future actions on the war, replacing reliance on executive decisions.

An air strike in Sudan's North Kordofan killed at least 24 civilians, primarily women and children, in Sharshar. A separate Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack in El Jamama caused nine deaths and displacement.

Saudi Arabia announced plans for a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect Red Sea shipping and energy routes from Houthi attacks. The coalition, which includes 43 countries and the European Union, aims to secure international trade and maritime interests in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden. Fourteen countries, including Turkey and Pakistan, supported the proposal, though Oman and the UAE did not.

Six former child soldiers in Sudan's war describe being shackled and forced to fight by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with some trained by Colombian mercenaries. The RSF is accused of recruiting foreign mercenaries, including Colombians, while the United Arab Emirates is alleged to have armed the RSF, though it denies involvement, claiming shipments were humanitarian aid.

Legislation for sanctions on Sudan's civil war actors, the PEACE in Sudan Act, was added to the Senate's defense bill. The bill enables sanctions on foreign actors, extends the US special envoy's authorization, mandates assessments for terrorist designations, and requires a conflict-ending strategy. The Senate has not yet passed it, while the House version lacks the measure, requiring a compromise.

United Nations experts have found that Boeing 727s linked to a U.S. military contractor's business network transported mercenaries, weapons, and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The draft U.N. report, set for publication in September, highlights the aircraft's role in supporting the RSF, which is accused of committing genocide in Sudan's Darfur region.

RSF fighters are advancing in a key Sudan city, leaving thousands without safe shelter. International leaders warn of potential attacks and possible further atrocities.

Refugees fleeing Sudan’s war now face water shortages in Chad’s camps. Families in the camps are struggling with limited access to water and diminishing hopes of returning home.

Drone strikes attributed to paramilitary forces hit El-Obeid in Sudan following the army's recapture of the city's highway to Khartoum. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been gathering troops around El-Obeid for months, aiming to launch a large-scale assault.

Chad announced its plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing its limited effectiveness and focus on African countries. The decision follows similar moves by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, and comes amid U.S. pressure to reconsider ICC membership.

A Sudanese economist proposes channeling half of Sudan's cash supply into a sovereign fund to redistribute wealth and rebuild the economy during the current war, shifting investment from the capital to productive areas.

The civil war in Sudan has led to civilians being used as 'human shields' in the besieged city of El Obeid, where conditions are deteriorating. Rights organizations have issued warnings about potential mass atrocities, and children in the area are reported to be traumatized and avoid attending school.

The 11th voluntary return flight carrying 80 Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Sudan departed on Thursday. The flight, operated by Tarco Aviation and sponsored by Sudan's General Intelligence Service, arrived at Port Sudan Airport.

The U.S. Congress is considering two bills on Sudan: the PEACE in Sudan Act of 2026 in the Senate and the US Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act in the House. Human Rights Watch emphasizes that Congress can address Sudan's human rights crisis through these legislative efforts.

Sudan's Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris reviewed the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport's performance for the first half of 2026 and its future projects. The review coincided with preparations for a visit by Egypt's Transport Minister.

The WTO warns that surging demand for critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and rare earths is driving conflict in resource-rich regions such as Congo and Sudan, where illegal mining fuels violence. However, the organization highlights an opportunity for these nations to leverage their mineral wealth for economic transformation through local processing, strengthened international law, and cooperative strategies to avoid being locked into low-value production.

The WTO warns that rising global demand for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt risks fueling conflict in resource-rich regions, particularly in Africa, but also presents an opportunity for economic transformation if managed through local processing and international cooperation. The UN highlights how mineral exploitation in Congo and Sudan has exacerbated violence, while urging resource-rich nations to leverage their reserves for inclusive growth.

Gold in South Sudan risks fueling conflict as armed groups control mines and smuggling networks, while weak oversight and corruption threaten to turn the resource into a war economy. The government's push to commercialize gold through refineries and infrastructure deals faces high risks of money laundering and conflict gold flows due to ineffective regulatory institutions.

Senior Saudi and UAE officials highlighted shared history and 'brotherly relations' on social media, signaling efforts to move past recent tensions. A photo of Saudi defense minister and UAE deputy prime minister in a friendly pose, along with references to past regional reconciliations, suggests improved ties. Disputes over Yemen, Sudan, and economic rivalry persist, but shared concerns over Iran's regional influence may be prioritizing unity.

The UK is hosting a discreet diplomatic event at Wilton Park featuring a representative from Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) political wing and UAE delegates, despite Sudan's army-backed government expressing distrust in the UK's approach. The RSF, accused of genocide in Darfur, is backed by the UAE, which denies supporting the paramilitary group. The event excludes Sudan's army-backed government, which has criticized the UK's actions.

The General Coordination of Camps for the Displaced and Refugees in Darfur warns of worsening humanitarian conditions, with food aid absent in most North Darfur camps except Tawila. Yagoub Furi, the coordination's general coordinator, highlights severe shortages in Fata Borno, Kutum, and Kassab.

Sudan's Prime Minister Prof. Kamil Idris inspected progress on the Obeid Khatim Street lighting project and ordered its completion within 10 days. He was accompanied by adviser Nizar Abdullah Mohamed and Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Ali Mohamed Ali during the inspection.

Sudan is experiencing accelerated inflation driven by rising food and transport costs, according to a Radio Dabanga report. The surge in prices is attributed to increased expenses in these sectors.

Sudan's Federal Minister of Health, Dr Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, reported a decline in cholera cases in the Mazroub area of North Kordofan compared to recent weeks. Only a small number of cases were recorded in Sheikan locality, with no evidence of wider transmission.

Sudan's peace process has not kept pace with battlefield changes in the country's three-year war. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) regained Khartoum and control over much of northern, eastern, and central Sudan, while fighting intensified in Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile. Over 2 million displaced people have returned to Khartoum, but electricity remains limited.

The article highlights the ongoing war in Sudan and the global decline in attention to the conflict. It references a journalistic saying about suffering persisting when media coverage diminishes.