What's happened
The conflict in Sudan, particularly in Darfur, has escalated, with reports of ethnic killings and rapes by paramilitary forces. The UN Security Council and humanitarian agencies are calling for a ceasefire during Ramadan to provide aid to millions in need, as the situation threatens to worsen.
Why it matters
The escalating conflict in Sudan, marked by ethnic violence and displacement, poses a severe threat to millions facing hunger and insecurity. The calls for a ceasefire during Ramadan highlight the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis and prevent further atrocities in the region.
What the papers say
Al Jazeera reports on the UN Security Council's call for a ceasefire during Ramadan, emphasizing the need for a truce to address the conflict in Sudan. The Independent covers the dire situation in Sudan, detailing the widespread hunger and displacement, as well as the escalating violence and impact on civilians.
How we got here
The conflict in Sudan, particularly in Darfur, has a long history of violence and ethnic tensions. The recent clashes between the military and paramilitary forces have led to widespread displacement, hunger, and human rights abuses. The international community is working to address the crisis and bring stability to the region.
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Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in North-East Africa. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, Libya to the northwest, Chad to the west, the Central African Republic to the southwest, South Sudan to the south, Ethiopia to the southe
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The Rapid Support Forces are Sudanese paramilitary forces operated by the Sudanese Government. The RSF grew out of, and is primarily composed of, the Janjaweed militias which fought on behalf of the Sudanese government during the War in Darfur, killing an
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The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.
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Darfur is a region of western Sudan. Dār is an Arabic word meaning "home [of]" – the region was named Dardaju while ruled by the Daju, who migrated from Meroë c. 350 AD, and it was renamed Dartunjur when the Tunjur ruled the area.
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The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN