Kass, February 26 (Darfur24) Security tensions flared in Kass locality, South Darfur, this week after elements of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) detained a commercial vehicle driver, and a dispute later erupted over money reported missing from his vehicle. Three sources told Darfur24 that RSF personnel stopped the driver atContinue Reading

Kabkabiya, February 25 (Darfur24) Field teams from the Displacement Tracking Matrix estimated that about 2,690 people were displaced from the town of Mustariha in Kabkabiya locality, North Darfur, due to escalating insecurity in the area. The teams said the displaced families had moved to various locations within Kabkabiya locality, whileContinue Reading

Serba, February 25 (Darfur24) Authorities in Chad re-closed the Adré border crossing with Sudan on Tuesday, just one day after permitting a limited resumption of commercial traffic and civilian movement. Sources reported that security measures were tightened along the border strip, preventing the passage of individuals and goods, although noContinue Reading

UN appoints Pekka Haavisto as Personal Envoy to Sudan Agencies, February 25 (Darfur24) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday announced the appointment of Finnish diplomat Pekka Haavisto as his Personal Envoy to Sudan, tasking him with supporting international efforts to advance peace and political dialogue in the country. HaavistoContinue Reading

Al-Tina, February 24 (Darfur24) Fierce clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continued for a third consecutive day in the border town of Al-Tina, local sources reported. Sources said a large RSF force led by commander Bashir Bush launched an assault from the southwest on Saturday,Continue Reading

El Obeid, February 24 (Darfur24) A drone strike targeted Kordofan University in El Obeid on Monday, causing extensive damage to several campus facilities without reports of casualties among staff. A university employee told Darfur24 that the drone struck the university compound in El Obeid, located in North Kordofan. The attackContinue Reading