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UN working on survey of crimes against civilians

With the help of local police, the United Nations Development Programme wants to identify abuses perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's regular army. But budgetary hurdles may lie ahead.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running Story - Sudan : the generals waging war 24.07.2023

Brussels attempts conflict resolution through political concord

In light of the failed US-Saudi-led talks, Europe's diplomats are trying to get actors from civil society and political parties on the same page, a task fraught with difficulties given the many points that divide them.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running Story - Sudan : the generals waging war 24.07.2023

Hemeti gains recruits in Darfur rear base

The Rapid Support Forces have been joined by a division of the Central Reserve Police, a paramilitary unit inherited from the Bashir era that has fought alongside the army in the current conflict.

Subscribers only Politics Running Story - Sudan : the generals waging war 20.07.2023

Sudan conflict assumes tribal dimension in South Darfur

Arab tribal leaders have declared their allegiance to the RSF, which could signal an escalation of fighting in this small state in western Sudan that has been the hardest hit by intercommunal violence since the early 2000s.

Subscribers only Defence 13.07.2023

Sisi struggles to drum up interest in Sudan summit

The summit of states neighbouring on Sudan, which is due to take place in Cairo on 13 July, will be attended only by Chad, South Sudan and Egypt. Two months of diplomatic effort on the part President al-Sisi have produced minimal results.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.07.2023

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Fugitive NCP veteran Ali Karti ready to pounce from the shadows

From left: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Omar al-Bashir, Ali Karti and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.© Alexander Nemenov/Ashraf Shazly/Rabih Moghrabi/Khaled Desouki/AFP / El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters / Jurgita Vaicikeviciene/Alamy / Omar Marques/Getty via AFP / Studio Pachamama

Subscribers only Politics 10.07.2023

Khartoum's closed embassies find ways to get back to work

As fighting continues between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's capital city, some diplomatic missions are being forced to find alternative ways of resuming their activities. Port Sudan and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia are among the preferred options.

Smoke billows over buildings in southern Khartoum on 29 May 2023, amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.07.2023

Artisanal gold production continues unabated despite civil war

Most of Sudan's gold mines have not been affected by the war between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army. But the closure of the country's airspace has changed the export routes for the precious metal.

Sudanese men pan for gold at the village of al-Abidiya in northern Sudan in 2010.

Subscribers only Mining, Commodity Traders 29.06.2023

Haggar forced to pull plug in Khartoum and regroup

The company, which is a major employer in Sudan, has informed its staff it will be closing its operations there at the end of the month. But the shock decision had already been leaked on social media, and managers are now trying to mitigate the fallout.

Free access 23.06.2023

AU takes issue with its partners over Sudan mediation

On 15 June at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the peace and security commissioner Bankole Adeoye made no secret of his displeasure in front of the assembled partners.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.06.2023

Bank of Khartoum and Faysal Islamic Bank dominate cashless banking

The two Sudanese banks are the only establishments to offer cashless payment options at a time when access to cash is difficult and even impossible, with banks in Khartoum closing down their over-the-counter services.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 15.06.2023

Hemeti sends envoy to tell Europe how RSF protects civilians

Youssef Ezzat, a political adviser to the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, is to visit Berlin and London after a trip to Paris to try to convince these major Western powers that his camp is going all out to protect Sudanese civilians.

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo during a press conference at Rapid Support Forces headquarter in Khartoum, on 19 February 2023.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.06.2023

World Food Programme's distribution woes

On Monday, the UN elevated Sudan into a category of hunger hotspots of "highest concern". Continuing clashes between the army and paramilitary forces, especially in Khartoum, make it extremely challenging to deliver life-saving food supplies.

WFP trucks by shelters for Sudanese refugees from the Tandelti area who crossed into Chad, in Koufroun, 30 April 2023.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.05.2023

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AU sets out plan to take the reins on Sudan de-escalation

The African Union Commission, riding a wave of virulent criticism against US-Saudi mediation efforts on Sudan and amid the failure of various ceasefire agreements, is working on its own de-escalation plan, which Africa Intelligence has seen.

Bankole Adeoye, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, and Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), talk between themselves as they arrive at the AU headquarters for a meeting of the Extended Mechanism on the Sudan Crisis in Addis Ababa on 2 May 2023.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.05.2023

Nyala tribal leaders refuse to take sides in Sudanese conflict

A substantial number of community leaders in South Darfur have signed a declaration of neutrality in the hope of avoiding a full-blown civil war. But elsewhere in Sudan, local leaders have opted to side with either the regular army or the RSF.

Subscribers only Defence 26.05.2023

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Sudan exodus offers Assad a diplomatic lifeline

Early this month Syria established an air bridge with Sudan to evacuate several thousand of its nationals from the conflict there. Syrian company Cham Wings Airlines and several figures from the Syrian business world are involved in the operation.

A Cham Wings aircraft at Rostov airport, Russia, on 17 January 2018.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.05.2023

Security Council mulls renewal of UNITAMS mandate

The UN Security Council is holding a series of consultations as it prepares to renew the mandate of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan. But more than a month after hostilities broke out, the situation on the ground remains volatile.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 19.05.2023

Hemeti and Burhan divvy up refineries and prepare for war of attrition

The Rapid Support Forces retain control of one of Sudan's two refineries. The need to keep South Sudanese oil flowing to these facilities has so far spared the long pipeline to Khartoum and Port Sudan from attack.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have kept hold of the Al Jaili refinery located 60 km north of Khartoum.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 18.05.2023

After the Jeddah declaration, civilian forces try to muscle in on negotiations between Sudanese army and RSF

As discussions continue in Saudi Arabia over a potential ceasefire between General al-Burhan and Hemeti's troops, some of Sudan's political players are preparing to weigh in on the negotiations.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.05.2023

Burhan and Hemeti both using envoys to sway African Union chair

For weeks, the two warring Sudanese generals have been trying to win over the chairman of the African Union, Comorian President Azali Assoumani, each through their own emissary.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.05.2023

Gum arabic importers steel themselves for supply chain disruptions

With Sudan accounting for 70% of global gum arabic production, leading international buyers are fearful of the repercussions of a prolonged conflict between Burhan and Hemeti. This rare natural resource is used in the making of Coca-Cola and certain cosmetics.

Sacks of gum arabic ready for export in El-Obeid town at the state of North Kordofan in Sudan.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 15.05.2023

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Sudan

UN working on survey of crimes against civilians

Brussels attempts conflict resolution through political concord

Hemeti gains recruits in Darfur rear base

Sudan conflict assumes tribal dimension in South Darfur

Sisi struggles to drum up interest in Sudan summit

In Focus
Fugitive NCP veteran Ali Karti ready to pounce from the shadows

Khartoum's closed embassies find ways to get back to work

Artisanal gold production continues unabated despite civil war

Haggar forced to pull plug in Khartoum and regroup

AU takes issue with its partners over Sudan mediation

Bank of Khartoum and Faysal Islamic Bank dominate cashless banking

Hemeti sends envoy to tell Europe how RSF protects civilians

World Food Programme's distribution woes

Spotlight
AU sets out plan to take the reins on Sudan de-escalation

Nyala tribal leaders refuse to take sides in Sudanese conflict

Spotlight
Sudan exodus offers Assad a diplomatic lifeline

Security Council mulls renewal of UNITAMS mandate

Hemeti and Burhan divvy up refineries and prepare for war of attrition

After the Jeddah declaration, civilian forces try to muscle in on negotiations between Sudanese army and RSF

Burhan and Hemeti both using envoys to sway African Union chair

Gum arabic importers steel themselves for supply chain disruptions

Alarm bells ring over Le Figaro journalist's pro-Hemeti article

African Union set to decide on who should secure Khartoum airport

General al-Burhan dispatches his emissaries on regional diplomatic tour

Washington and Doha increasingly concerned about threat posed by armed groups in Libya

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Sudan

UN working on survey of crimes against civilians

Brussels attempts conflict resolution through political concord

Hemeti gains recruits in Darfur rear base

Sudan conflict assumes tribal dimension in South Darfur

Sisi struggles to drum up interest in Sudan summit

In Focus Fugitive NCP veteran Ali Karti ready to pounce from the shadows

Khartoum's closed embassies find ways to get back to work

Artisanal gold production continues unabated despite civil war

Haggar forced to pull plug in Khartoum and regroup

AU takes issue with its partners over Sudan mediation

Bank of Khartoum and Faysal Islamic Bank dominate cashless banking

Hemeti sends envoy to tell Europe how RSF protects civilians

World Food Programme's distribution woes

Spotlight AU sets out plan to take the reins on Sudan de-escalation

Nyala tribal leaders refuse to take sides in Sudanese conflict

Spotlight Sudan exodus offers Assad a diplomatic lifeline

Security Council mulls renewal of UNITAMS mandate

Hemeti and Burhan divvy up refineries and prepare for war of attrition

After the Jeddah declaration, civilian forces try to muscle in on negotiations between Sudanese army and RSF

Burhan and Hemeti both using envoys to sway African Union chair

Gum arabic importers steel themselves for supply chain disruptions

Alarm bells ring over Le Figaro journalist's pro-Hemeti article

African Union set to decide on who should secure Khartoum airport

General al-Burhan dispatches his emissaries on regional diplomatic tour

Washington and Doha increasingly concerned about threat posed by armed groups in Libya

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In Focus
Fugitive NCP veteran Ali Karti ready to pounce from the shadows

Spotlight
AU sets out plan to take the reins on Sudan de-escalation

Spotlight
Sudan exodus offers Assad a diplomatic lifeline