Radio Dabanga - Sudan

08/11/2024

Sudanese artisanal gold miners in the El Uweinat mountain range near the Egypt-Libya-Sudan tripoint, have called on the Sudanese authorities to intervene after they were attacked by an Egyptian army unit. The Dabanga Verification Team reviewed videos the miners made after the incident.

Sudanese artisanal gold miners in the El Uweinat mountain range near the Egypt-Libya-Sudan tripoint, have...

08/11/2024

The security situation in Central and South Darfur, largely controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has deteriorated drastically, with civilians facing daily threats to their safety, according to two new reports by the Darfur Human Rights Network (DNHR).

The security situation in Central and South Darfur, largely controlled by the Rapid Support Forces...

08/11/2024

Less than a week after his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ali Yousef met with his Egyptian counterpart. Egypt will host a second forum for Sudanese political and civil society groups after the one that took place in July.

Less than a week after his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ali Yousef...

08/11/2024

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, on Wednesday concluded a visit to Sudan that focused on advancing efforts to address the critical situation faced by millions of Sudanese. Spoljaric called for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law. https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/icrc-president-visits-sudan-calls-for-greater-humanitarian-space

07/11/2024

Following Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan’s reshuffle of Sudan’s de facto government, which saw the replacement of four key ministers, the move has already faced criticism from various quarters. While analysts see it as an attempt to solidify his power amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the reshuffle also includes two eastern Sudanese appointees, responding to longstanding calls for regional representation. However, critics argue that the changes fail to address the country’s deeper political and security challenges.

Following Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan’s reshuffle of Sudan’s de facto government, which saw the...

07/11/2024

By Abdel Moneim Sheikh Idris

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House following his vistory in the US elections on November 5, questions are being raised about how his administration will guide relations with Sudan, especially in light of his “America First” policy that he has pledged to his constituents to adopt.

Although Trump did not specifically refer to Sudan during his last election campaign, his moves in his first term give a glimpse of his potential path towards Sudan, relying on orientations that serve direct American interests.

By Abdel Moneim Sheikh Idris With Donald Trump set to return to the White House...

06/11/2024

Sudan Media Forum - منتدى الإعلام السوداني

06/11/2024

The African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa is hosting a critical event today and tomorrow, November 6 and 7, commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. This year’s theme, “Safety of Journalists During Crises and Emergencies,” resonates deeply in Sudan, where the ongoing conflict has created a perilous environment for those reporting on the war.

A statement today, by the Sudan Media Forum (SMF)*, an alliance of independent Sudanese press and media organisations, highlights that tragically, 13 Sudanese journalists, including two women, have been killed while carrying out their essential work. Some were deliberately targeted, while others were caught in the crossfire of indiscriminate military operations in civilian areas. Beyond these deaths, countless journalists have faced a barrage of threats and violence, including arrest, torture, death threats, sexual violence, and enforced disappearances. Sudan Media Forum - منتدى الإعلام السوداني

The African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa is hosting a critical event today and tomorrow,...

06/11/2024

The Sudan Media Forum (SMF)*, an alliance of independent Sudanese press and media organisations, today launched a new campaign, ‘Silence Kills: No Time to Waste for Sudan,’ to focus global attention on the ongoing violence and human rights violations occurring in Sudan. This campaign aims to mobilise international pressure to end the conflict and hold perpetrators accountable.

The launch coincides with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed on November 2 and builds upon the SMF’s ongoing “ With Sudan” campaign launched in April. “ With Sudan” focuses on addressing the humanitarian crisis, preventing famine, and demanding safe passage for aid and relief supplies. Sudan Media Forum - منتدى الإعلام السوداني

The Sudan Media Forum (SMF)*, an alliance of independent Sudanese press and media organisations, today...

06/11/2024

Sudan Media Forum: Joint Editorial – November 6, 2024

This week, the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosts the main event commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. This year’s theme, “Journalists’ Safety in Crises and Emergencies,” resonates deeply in Sudan. Sudan Media Forum - منتدى الإعلام السوداني

Sudan Media Forum: Joint Editorial – November 6, 2024 This week, the African Union headquarters...

06/11/2024

United Nations experts condemned the escalating violence against civilians in Sudan, warning that the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reached catastrophic levels.

United Nations experts condemned the escalating violence against civilians in Sudan, warning that the humanitarian...

06/11/2024

By Abdel Moneim Sheikh Idris

Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and Donald Trump of the Republican Party are competing to win the current 2024 elections to sit on the Oval Office for the next four years, so what does the victory of either of them means for Sudan in light of the current circumstances that the country is going through, according to the candidates’ declared policies and their previous and current positions towards Sudan?

By Abdel Moneim Sheikh Idris Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and Donald Trump of...

05/11/2024

Comparison of satellite imagery show “significant expansion of grave sites in El Sariha, Rufaa, and Abu Jalfa, in Sudan’s El Gezira, between September 29 and October 31, as well as evidence consistent with body disposal in Tamboul during the same period, corroborates reports that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) allegedly committed widespread mass atrocities against civilians and their communities across El Gezira,” a new report says.

The key findings of a report published yesterday by the Yale School of Public Health’s Humanitarian Research Lab (Yale HRL) in the USA, which includes several citations of community-driven Radio Dabanga coverage, also corroborates looting and damage to markets and medical facilities in Tamboul and El Shorfa, as well as thermal scarring in agricultural fields near Azraq consistent with arson. Yale HRL also corroborates activity consistent with significant increase in displaced people between September 8 and October 28 2024 in El Fao, El Gedaref.

Comparison of satellite imagery show “significant expansion of grave sites in El Sariha, Rufaa, and...

05/11/2024

North Darfur: The RSF targeted various areas of El Fasher with heavy artillery yesterday. Karnoi Emergency Room reported casualties and the scorching of villages on Saturday.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted various areas of El Fasher, the capital of North...

05/11/2024

Yesterday, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, chair of the Sovereignty Council and commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), replaced four ministers of the Sudanese de-facto government, including Foreign Affairs – which reportedly strengthens Sudan’s ties with Egypt and China. Two of the newly appointed ministers are eastern Sudanese.

Yesterday, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, chair of the Sovereignty Council and commander-in-chief of the...

05/11/2024

Recording cases of sexual violence is an ongoing issue in Sudan for many reasons. The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa has documented cases of r**e in El Gezira involving girls aged between 11 and 17 and cases of su***de linked to r**e incidents.

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has documented 25 cases...

05/11/2024

The first malaria vaccination campaign in Sudan began yesterday, organised by the Sudanese Ministry of Health, UNICEF Sudan, the World Health Organization African Region, and the Global Vaccine Alliance.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World...

05/11/2024

Authorities in Wadi Halfa, Northern State, have permanently banned the use of environmentally harmful gold mining mixers on Sai Island, ordering the immediate removal of all machinery from the area. This decision follows local protests against the resumption of mining activities, which officials had previously suspended three months ago.

Authorities in Wadi Halfa, Northern State, have permanently banned the use of environmentally harmful gold...