Yassin, December 30 (Darfur24) Residents of Yassin locality in East Darfur State are facing an acute drinking water crisis due to the disruption of water stations, poor maintenance, and the high cost of spare parts. Volunteers from the area told Darfur24 that several neighborhoods have begun to experience severe waterContinue Reading
Heglig, December 30 (Darfur24) Limited operations have resumed at the strategic Heglig oil field in West Kordofan State after a shutdown that lasted several weeks, following the Sudanese army’s withdrawal from the area and the Rapid Support Forces’ takeover. Engineers working in the field told Darfur24 that technical teams fromContinue Reading
El-Obeid, December 30 (Darfur24) Sources in El-Obeid told Darfur24 that Professor Abdul Wahab Mohamed Hashim, known as “Bob,” head of the Trade Union Association of Workers in North Kordofan State, has been released after nearly three months in detention. Security forces arrested Abdul Wahab on September 22 in Al-Obeid followingContinue Reading
Nyala, December 29 (Darfur24) The native administration of the Borno tribe in South Darfur has reported that Mayor Abbas Mohamed Ali has been detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than eight months on allegations of collaborating with and spying for the Sudanese army. Mahmoud Mohamed, a relativeContinue Reading
Al-Junaynah, December 29 (Darfur24) Chadian Foreign Minister and Minister of African Integration Abdoulaye Saber on Monday categorically rejected accusations that Chad supports the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. Saber emphasized that Chad has never hosted any Sudanese rebel groups and dismissed claims of involvement in the ongoing conflict. “TheContinue Reading
Khartoum, December 29 (Darfur24) The Sudanese Ministry of Interior said on Monday that it has amended immigration control regulations to allow the issuance and renewal of passports for all Sudanese citizens, except in cases related to identity verification or the revocation or withdrawal of citizenship. The announcement comes amid reportsContinue Reading
Kadugli, December 29 (Darfur24) Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) said on Sunday that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North (SPLM-N), led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu, is charging fees to people fleeing Kadugli and Dilling in South Kordofan State to allow them to pass through areas under its control. Civilians said continued threatsContinue Reading
Al-Junaynah, December 29 (Darfur24) The Salamat and Bani Halba tribes in South Darfur State have announced a final peace agreement ending a recent conflict between the two communities, following the payment of compensation to both sides. The reconciliation was supported by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti,” head of theContinue Reading
Karnoi, December 28(Darfur24) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Sunday that thousands of people have fled the towns of Umbro and Karnoi in North Darfur State. On December 24, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced they had seized control of the Abu Qumra area and advanced towards Umbro.Continue Reading
Al-Obayed, December 28 (Darfur24) On Saturday, the Sudanese Armed Forces regained control of the Al-Dankoj area, located north of Al-Obayed city in North Kordofan State, hours after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized it in a surprise attack launched in the early morning hours. Military sources told Darfur24 that theContinue Reading