Nyala, August 18 (Darfur24) A report by the South Darfur State Ministry of Health has recorded 47 maternal deaths during the first half of 2026, amid severe disruptions to healthcare services caused by the ongoing war. The report, reviewed by Darfur24 on Monday, said maternal deaths were reported from onlyContinue Reading
Nyala, August 18 (Darfur24) Authorities in Nyala, South Darfur State, have begun evacuating displaced people from several schools that had been used as shelters, coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Halima Al-Mahdi, Minister of Social Affairs in the South Darfur Civil Administration, said the decision was takenContinue Reading
Damazin, August 18 (Darfur24) The joint security cell in Blue Nile State said Monday that it had arrested several people, including three foreigners, during a security campaign in Damazin aimed at strengthening security and combating what it described as “negative phenomena.” The security campaign included arrests in markets and residentialContinue Reading
Damazin, August 18 (Darfur24) The Sudanese army bombed a vital bridge linking Qaysan locality with Damazin in Blue Nile State, residents said Monday, in an apparent attempt to prevent the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from advancing toward the regional capital. The RSF, backed by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N)Continue Reading
Nyala, August 17 (Darfur24) At least 450 children and 50 pregnant women in the Atash displacement camp in South Darfur State have suffered from malnutrition over the past two months, displaced residents and medical sources said Monday. A camp administration official told Darfur24 that deteriorating living conditions and a reductionContinue Reading
Kauda, August 17 (Darfur24) The Nuba Mountains Civil Society Youth Platform launched an initiative on Sunday aimed at ending the conflict between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North) and members of the Otoro tribe in Kauda, Heiban locality, South Kordofan State. Kauda has experienced tensions since March following disputes over theContinue Reading
Khartoum, August 17 (Darfur24) The Central Bank of Sudan has extended the deadline for bank customers to update their personal data and account information until the end of 2026, following concerns about customers in conflict-affected areas. The decision comes after several banks, acting on instructions from the Central Bank, warnedContinue Reading
Al-Daein, August 17 (Darfur24) Thousands of displaced people in Khazan Jadid in Sha’iriya locality, East Darfur State, are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis amid acute food shortages, delayed rains and a weak humanitarian response. Khazan Jadid is the largest displacement site in Sha’iriya locality, hosting thousands of people who fledContinue Reading
Khartoum, August 17 (Darfur24) The South Darfur state government appointed by the Sudanese army has summoned 51 administrative officials to Khartoum and threatened administrative and legal action against them over alleged cooperation with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a letter seen by Darfur24, the state government reminded the officialsContinue Reading
Kordofan, August 15 (Darfur24) Families in West Kordofan State are increasingly turning to “ambaz”, a byproduct normally used as animal feed, to survive amid soaring food prices, low incomes and worsening living conditions. Residents told Darfur24 that many families can no longer afford basic food commodities and are seeking ambazContinue Reading