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News from Oct 31, 2026 (UTC)

Sudan isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 18Oct 31

Why

  1. Sudan offers Russia a Red Sea gateway as Putin offers Burhan help in ending the war.

    37 eventsriotimesonline.com, english.aawsat.com, chimpreports.comSource

  2. The UN chief says he is appalled by drone strikes on civilians in Sudan.

    4 eventsarabnews.comSource

  3. A senior RSF commander has defected, accusing the group's leadership of nepotism.

    9 eventsaljazeera.comSource

What happened

  • Statements22%
  • Cooperation40%
  • Criticism25%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure2%
  • Fighting10%

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