Sudan: 5 million at risk of starvation due to war, UN says

Sudan: 5 million at risk of starvation due to war, UN says

Some 5 million people in Sudan could face “catastrophic food insecurity” in the coming months as fighting continues between rival generals, according to UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths.The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia has had a severe impact on agricultural production, disrupted trade, caused price increases and impeded the … Read more

Sudan War Risks “Generational Catastrophe” For 24 Million Children: UN

Sudan War Risks “Generational Catastrophe” For 24 Million Children: UN

United Nations says more than seven million people have been displaced. (File) Port Sudan: The nine-month war between Sudan’s rival generals could create a “generational catastrophe” for the country’s 24 million children, UNICEF’s representative in Sudan has told AFP. “The conflict in Sudan is severely putting at risk the health and wellbeing of Sudan’s 24 … Read more

War Crimes: Oil executives on trial in Sweden over Sudan war crimes role

War Crimes: Oil executives on trial in Sweden over Sudan war crimes role

STOCKHOLM: Two former executives at a Swedish oil company go on trial in Stockholm on Tuesday accused of complicity in war crimes committed by Sudan’s regime between 1999 and 2003.Swede Ian Lundin and Swiss national Alex Schneiter are accused of asking Sudan’s government to make its military responsible for security at the site of one … Read more