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- 1Power cuts and rubble greet returnees to Sudan's capital▼Power cuts, rubble greet returnees to Sudans war-ravaged capital
Sudanese residents returning to Khartoum after the war are finding a devastated city, with widespread power cuts, destroyed buildings and rubble lining the streets. Basic services remain largely broken, making daily life extremely difficult despite the army regaining control of much of the capital. The situation highlights the enormous reconstruction challenge facing Sudan as displaced families attempt to restart their lives.
- 2Sudan's Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Truce Pressure●Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Pressure Over Truce
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared his forces will defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected international pressure to accept a truce, as the country's civil war grinds on. The remarks signal Khartoum's intent to press its battlefield offensive rather than settle for a negotiated ceasefire, complicating mediation efforts to end a conflict that has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 3Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says●Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared that Sudan will not submit to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as the country continues to grapple with the devastating conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, and as international actors press for concessions and negotiations.
- 4Sudan's Burhan rejects US truce conditions, denies visa request▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US truce conditions, says no visa needed
Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has rejected conditions attached to a United States-backed truce proposal, and said he does not need a visa, responding to reports that Washington had restricted his travel. The remarks sharpen tensions between Sudan's military leadership and the US as diplomatic efforts continue to end the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
- 5US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN assembly aims to end war▼Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos
Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser on Africa, said Washington's move to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of broader American efforts to end Sudan's devastating war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The decision to deny entry signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as international frustration grows over the humanitarian crisis.
- 6Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in North Kordofan●Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in recaptured town in North Kordofan
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in a town in North Kordofan that had recently been recaptured by the army. The accusation highlights the toll of Sudan's war on medical facilities, with health workers warning that looted hospitals leave civilians without urgent care as fighting continues across the region.
- 7Sudanese army and allies capture Sodari from RSF●Sudanese army and allies seize Sodari in fresh blow to RSF
The Sudanese army and its allied forces have seized the town of Sodari, in what is described as a fresh setback for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The advance marks another gain for the army in its ongoing war with the paramilitary group, which has ravaged Sudan since fighting broke out in April 2023, displacing millions and pushing the country toward famine.
- 8From Jeddah to New York: Why Sudan's truces keep failing●From Jeddah to New York: Why do Sudan’s truces fail?
Sudan's ceasefire agreements, first brokered in Jeddah and later discussed at the UN in New York, have repeatedly collapsed as fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues. Analysts point to weak enforcement, lack of monitoring, and the parties' unwillingness to compromise as reasons the truces fail, leaving civilians facing a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- 9Sudan's Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pushed back against United States pressure, saying he does not need an American visa. The remarks come as Washington weighs sanctions and travel restrictions targeting Sudanese officials amid the country's ongoing war. Burhan's defiance signals growing friction between Khartoum's military leadership and the US, which has pressed both warring sides over civilian harm and stalled peace efforts.
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A drone strike attributed to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has hit a strategic fuel depot in central Sudan, according to a Sudan Tribune report. The attack raises concerns about fuel shortages and worsening infrastructure damage as the conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army continues. Details on casualties and the extent of the damage were not immediately available.
- 11Sudanese doctors say RSF looted Sodari hospital●Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in Sodari — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese doctors say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in Sodari, in Sudan's North Kordofan region. The Sudan Doctors' Union reports the facility was stripped of equipment and supplies, worsening an already dire health crisis as fighting between the RSF and the army continues across the country. Health facilities have repeatedly come under attack or occupation during the two-year war.
- 12US visa row casts doubt on Sudan's Al Burhan legitimacy●US visa row shines spotlight on Al Burhan’s legitimacy, Sudan expert says
A US visa dispute has intensified scrutiny of Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's legitimacy as the country's de facto leader, a Sudan expert says, according to The National. The row comes as Sudan's civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to displace millions and deepen a humanitarian crisis.
- 13RSF unit defects and joins Sudanese army, state media says●RSF military group defects, joins Sudanese army: State media
Sudanese state media report that a military group from the Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army. The claim comes amid the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, and neither outlet provided further details on the size of the defected group or where the defection took place.
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A force affiliated with Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army, according to reports from the region. The switch marks a notable shift in allegiances within Sudan's ongoing civil war, which has pitted the army against the RSF since 2023. Details about the size of the defecting force and the circumstances of its move remain limited.
- 15Sudan envoy says Burhan visa dispute derailed US talks●Shafaq News..Sudan envoy: Burhan visa issue blocked US talks
A Sudanese envoy says talks with the United States broke down over the issue of a visa for army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The claim highlights continued friction between Khartoum and Washington as Sudan's civil war drags on and diplomatic efforts to arrange meetings and mediation have faltered.
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Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sudan has no need for US visas, responding to Washington's refusal to grant entry to Sudanese officials. The remarks come amid strained relations between the two countries as Sudan's civil war continues. The comment is being read as a defiant signal that Khartoum will press on without American engagement.