Sudan’s paramilitary RSF claims control of key city of Babnusa

The UN has issued a grave warning regarding the potential for mass atrocities in Sudan's Kordofan region as fighting escalates, echoing the violence seen in el-Fasher. The rights chief has expressed deep concerns over the mounting death toll and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in this strategic area.

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into war crimes following a large-scale attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam refugee camp in North Darfur. The rights group alleges that during the April attack, the RSF deliberately killed civilians, took hostages, and destroyed essential facilities such as mosques, schools, and health clinics.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that President Trump will engage in efforts to resolve the ongoing civil war in Sudan, asserting that Trump is uniquely positioned to address the crisis. This involvement comes as violence continues to escalate in the region, prompting international concern and calls for intervention.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has escalated, with the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifying their territorial ambitions. A recent announcement from the RSF regarding a three-month humanitarian ceasefire highlights the urgent need for international intervention amid the violence.

A whistleblower has alleged that UK Foreign Office officials censored warnings regarding the potential for genocide in Sudan, specifically in Darfur, to shield the interests of the UAE. This claim comes in light of a risk assessment conducted shortly after the outbreak of civil war in April 2023, raising serious concerns about the UK's response to ongoing atrocities in the region.