News from Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)
Sudan isTense
Worse than usual
Oct 10Oct 23
Why
A drone strike on an Abyei market killed 153 people, and Sudan denied army involvement.
One year after the RSF captured El Fasher, civilians report unlawful killings, detention and torture there.
31 UK partners warned of rising famine risk in Sudan and called for urgent action.
What happened
- Statements21%
- Cooperation40%
- Criticism19%
- Protests1%
- Pressure5%
- Fighting14%
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