Bringing Peace and Stability Via the Sudan Accountability Act

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — On Oct. 10, 2024, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jim Risch (R-ID) announced their plan to introduce the Sudan Accountability Act (S.5327) in the Senate. This act, co-sponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)  and Todd Young (R-IN …

Sudan: US envoy meets army chief Burhan, while Russia vetoes UN ceasefire bid

Tom Perriello met Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Sudan‘s Red Sea city for what Burhan’s ruling Sovereignty Council called “long, comprehensive and frank” talks. It said Burhan and Perriello discussed “the roadmap for how to stop the war and deliver humanitarian …

Africa Matters: Sudan Ceasefire Veto

Russia has vetoed the latest UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan and protection of civilians. Earlier this year, two resolutions for a truce in El Fasher and during Ramadan passed with Russia abstention. What is next for the …

Sudan, S. Sudan Bishops condemn violence, calls for dialogue and peace

In their statement, released on November 21, they called on the Sudanese people to “reject violence, learn to coexist peacefully, and work for enduring peace.” By Emmanuel Mandella In a fervent appeal to restore peace and stability, Catholic Bishops from …

Sudan’s war leaves over 25 million people facing violence, hunger, and displacement

Famine-hit Sudan camp gets first aid convoy in months

A famine-stricken camp housing about 500,000 displaced people in Sudan has received its first convoy of aid in months. The United Nations' trucks arrived in Zamzam - which houses masses forced to flee during Sudan's 18-month civil war - on Friday. …

South Sudan’s army say gunfire incident at former spy chief's residence is resolved

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN —  South Sudanese authorities say a confrontation between the People’s Defense Forces and personnel protecting former spy chief General Akol Koor has been resolved peacefully, with both sides reaching an agreement to prevent further …

Sudan army says recaptures key state capital

Sudanese fleeing the southeastern town of Sennar after an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on nearby Jebel Moyain, arrive on June 28, 2024. Photo by AFP. Port Sudan, Sudan: The Sudanese army said Saturday it had retaken a key state capital south of …

Mystery in South Sudan after sacked spy boss mired in gun battle

Confusion and mystery linger in South Sudan after the home of once-powerful former spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc was rocked by deadly gunfire. The battle lasted for more than 50 minutes on Thursday night, prompting locals in the capital city of Juba to close …

'Leaving Omdurman' In Sudan - The Harrowing Tale of One Survivor

Prominent Sudanese Professor Saad Obeid narrates the distressing ordeal he and his youngest son endured in territories controlled by the militia of the Rapid Support Forces in a new book, The Disaster. His account epitomizes the dangers, mental and …