JUBA — On this day, 9th January, in 2005, Sudan marked a historic turning point when the warring Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) and the National Congress Party (NCP) signed …
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HumanitarianNewsRegionSudan
12 South Sudanese killed, dozens injured in road accident in White Nile state
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The Government of South Sudan has confirmed the death of 12 of its citizens following a tragic road accident in Sudan’s White Nile State, with at least 40 …
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PORT SUDAN – An engineer at Sudan’s largest oil field said Monday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had seized the facility along the country’s southern border, forcing the evacuation …
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EconomyNewsSudan
Sudan introduces new currency denomination amid worsening economic crisis
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKHARTOUM – The Central Bank of Sudan on Thursday announced the issuance of a new 2,000 pound banknote, along with a second edition of the 500 pound note, amid concerns …
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HumanitarianNewsSudan
Sudan denies deportation crackdown against South Sudanese
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Sudanese Embassy in Juba denied reports that Khartoum has been conducting a deportation campaign against South Sudanese nationals, clarifying that recent security and administrative measures have been …
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HumanitarianNewsSudan
RSF captures Sudan army base in El-Fasher after months of deadly fighting
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessEL-FASHER – The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they’ve seized the army headquarters in the city of El-Fasher in North Darfur, following months of blockade and deadly fighting. …
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AviationNewsSudan
Sudan’s RSF targets capital Khartoum with drone strikes
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKHARTOUM – The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted key sites in Sudan’s capital Khartoum with drone strikes which hit Khartoum International Airport and an electricity converter station, according to …
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HumanitarianNewsSudan
Upper Nile sends delegation to Sudan after women deported without their children
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessMALAKAL – Renk County Commissioner in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State said on Thursday a government delegation was accompanying over 100 deported South Sudanese civilians back to Sudan to collect …
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HumanitarianNewsSudan
UN warns besieged El Fasher in Sudan is ‘epicenter of suffering’
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessPORT SUDAN – The UN humanitarian agency in war-torn Sudan, warned that the besieged North Darfur capital El Fasher has become the “epicenter of suffering” as civilians are being killed …
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HumanitarianNewsSudan
Around 50 Sudanese migrants die after boat catches fire off Libya port
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessTOBRUK, LIBYA – At least 50 people perished after a vessel attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe with 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire near the Libyan coast on …