Sudan news covering civil conflict, humanitarian crisis, political developments, and regional security implications in East Africa.
Khartoum is facing a surge in violent crime and instability following the Sudanese Armed Forces' recapture of the capital from the Rapid Support Forces. Residents attribute the lawlessness to armed militia members allied with the SAF, causing many displaced families to abandon plans to return permanently.
Egypt and Sudan issued a joint rejection of Ethiopia's unilateral actions regarding the Nile dam, asserting that their water security is indivisible. They demanded cooperation based on prior notification and consensus, while also condemning recent drone attacks on Sudanese infrastructure.
Ethiopia expelled six staff members of Sudan's consulate in Assosa and ordered the mission closed, following Sudan's accusations that drones attacking its infrastructure are being launched from Ethiopian territory. Ethiopia denies these claims and gave the staff 48 hours to leave.
UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh vowed to prioritize accountability for atrocities in Sudan if elected UN secretary-general, supporting fact-finding mechanisms regarding abuses by warring factions. Her bid faces opposition from Sudan's army-backed government, which alleges Emirati support for the Rapid Support Forces.