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A joint commentary by EU and African Union commissioners highlights the dire situation in El Obeid, Sudan, where over 500,000 people are trapped, emphasizing that this humanitarian catastrophe is preventable.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has commenced. The article also briefly mentions the Sudanese army breaking the siege of El Obeid and Chad conducting its first national census in nearly two decades.
The Sudanese army has announced that it has regained control of a major highway connecting the capital Khartoum with el-Obeid. This strategic route is crucial for supply lines and military movements.
Rapid Support Forces have surrounded the strategically crucial Sudanese city of El Obeid, as the conflict continues to escalate month by month, with the world largely ignoring the ongoing war.
El Obeid in Sudan is experiencing escalating drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), indicating a worsening conflict in the region.
Aid workers report dire conditions in El Obeid, Sudan, a city heavily impacted by drone strikes and now a key battleground between the Sudanese armed forces and the RSF.
In Sudan, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militants are closing in on the strategic city of El Obeid, raising fears among experts and rights groups of a potential 'genocide-like' event, similar to what occurred in El Fasher.
Experts fear El Obeid could become as notorious as Al-Fasher as the UN warns of a potential offensive on the Sudanese city, which has been besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for over 18 months.
The capture of El Obeid by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces would allow them to consolidate control over western Sudan, marking a significant strategic gain.
The RSF militia has attacked the city of El Obeid with drones amidst ongoing fighting in Sudan. The UN had warned in early July of a potential 'catastrophe' in the city.
The humanitarian situation in the besieged Sudanese city of El Obeid is deteriorating rapidly, with rights organizations warning that civilians are being used as 'human shields'. Children are reportedly traumatized and unable to attend school.
A death sentence against RSF-chief Dagalo in Sudan remains de facto without effect, as the country's military future increasingly hinges on the front-line city of El Obeid, with signs pointing towards a de facto division of Sudan.
The city of El Obeid in Sudan faces a humanitarian catastrophe, with the UN rights chief issuing a 'red alert' and criticizing governments for failing to challenge those sustaining the war.
Mukesh Kapila, a former UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, has issued a warning that the crisis in El Obeid could become worse than the situation in El Fasher. This highlights escalating humanitarian concerns in the region.
The United Nations has issued a stark warning that the besieged Sudanese city of El Obeid is on the brink of a major humanitarian disaster. The organization highlighted the dire situation facing residents due to ongoing conflict and lack of aid access.
Pope Francis has called for increased international assistance for Sudan, which is enduring its third summer of war. Over 13 million people have been displaced by the conflict between the army and rival forces, with fears of a new massacre in El Obeid.
The Sudanese army has regained control of a crucial 400-kilometer route connecting Khartoum and El Obeid, a strategic breakthrough that could significantly impact supplies and the future of the Kordofan region.
The UN is rationing food in El Obeid, Sudan, which has become an epicenter of the country's humanitarian crisis. The city faces daily shelling, severe water shortages, and fears of a massacre as its population remains under siege.
The European Parliament adopted a milestone resolution on July 8 that addresses the armed conflict in Sudan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan.
The UN Human Rights Council has ordered an urgent inquiry into escalating violence by the RSF in Sudan, expressing deep concern over atrocities in El Obeid. UNICEF reports that at least 330 children have been killed or injured in the conflict since the beginning of the year.
The Sudanese Peace Government has renewed its call for the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors in El Obeid to facilitate the protection and evacuation of civilians amidst the ongoing conflict.
The US government has imposed new sanctions on Cuba and blacklisted Nigerian individuals and firms for ISIS funding. Meanwhile, Italy seeks to repair its relationship with the US, and South Korea hosts a conference in Washington to expand defense cooperation.