CAIRO — The U.S. imposed sanctions on three people and two firms over allegedly recruiting and deploying Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s war, which has entered its fourth year with no end in sight. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more
Wednesday marks three years since the start of the civil war in Sudan, which has created a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, whose organization has been assisting in the region, joins “The Takeout” to discuss the war’s impact. Source link
Bob Kitchen, the vice president of emergencies and humanitarian action for the International Rescue Committee, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss how the Iran war is impacting the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Source link
The United Nations is warning about the persisting conflict in Sudan that began three years ago. Shayna Lewis, a Sudan analyst for Paéma, joins CBS News with more. Source link
At least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan, a local official said Monday. It’s the latest bout of sporadic violence that has left the country teetering on the verge of full-blown civil war. The victims, including 90 civilians, were attacked on Sunday in Abiemnom county, … Read more
Editor’s Note: Justin Lynch is a researcher and analyst in Washington, DC. He is co-author of the book “Sudan’s Unfinished Democracy.” The views expressed here are his own. Read more opinion at CNN. CNN — Four years ago, almost to the day, the people of Sudan were celebrating a revolution after overthrowing longtime dictator Omar … Read more