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Green Party MP Pekka Haavisto will announce whether he needs to resign from Parliament due to his new role as the UN's Special Representative for Sudan during a press conference today.

The foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group are calling for urgent action following a UN report detailing atrocities in Sudan.

Norwegian and several other foreign ministers respond to a UN report on Sudan, urging immediate action to prevent atrocities in the conflict-ridden nation.

Pekka Haavisto, recently appointed as a UN special envoy to Sudan, is holding a press conference to discuss his new role and its implications on his position as a Finnish parliament member.

Finnish MP Pekka Haavisto is holding a press conference regarding current affairs after being appointed as the UN Secretary-General's new special representative to Sudan.

The foreign ministers from Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the UK express their collective anger and sorrow regarding a UN investigation report on El Fashir in Sudan.

The number of civilian casualties in Sudan more than doubled in 2025, according to a UN report on the country's civil war.

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for their involvement in atrocities in Darfur, which have been described as having the hallmarks of genocide.

Satellite imagery reveals significant fire damage in Misterih, Sudan, following a deadly attack by Rapid Support Forces that led to numerous casualties.

The United Nations reports a significant increase in civilian deaths due to the ongoing war in Sudan, with fatalities more than doubling in 2025.

Funding shortfalls are endangering the lives of almost 2 million displaced persons in South Sudan due to increasing humanitarian needs.

The UN has sanctioned four leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for atrocities linked to the violent takeover of el-Fasher.

Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan received the United Nations Medal for their service in the country during a ceremony in Yambio.

The article critiques the phenomenon of selective empathy, highlighting the stark contrast between global reactions to the plight of a monkey named Banch and the suffering of children in conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan.

The World Food Programme's airdrops are crucial in delivering food assistance to the most inaccessible regions of South Sudan amidst conflict and humanitarian crises.

Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the new special envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Sudan, succeeding Ramtane Lamamra.

The article discusses ongoing issues related to stalled aid in Gaza, as well as developments regarding the conflicts in Sudan and Syria.

The Governor of Darfur, Mini Arko Minawi, has denied that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have control over Al-Tina, insisting that joint forces are in charge.

Pekka Haavisto, a Finnish Green Party parliamentarian and former foreign minister, has been appointed as the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for resolving the conflict in Sudan.

The UN Security Council has sanctioned four officials of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their involvement in atrocities against Sudanese civilians, particularly in El-Fasher and Darfur.

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on four Sudanese paramilitary commanders for their involvement in atrocities during the capture of El-Fasher in Darfur.

Sudanese paramilitary forces known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of Mostariha, a city previously led by Moussa Hilal, a former Janjaweed commander.

The article discusses the recent dismissals of government officials in South Sudan under President Salva Kiir, suggesting they reflect strategic moves to maintain control amid ongoing conflict and speculation about succession.

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have been accused of targeting and abusing people with disabilities during their recent takeover in El Fasher.

Médecins Sans Frontières has shut its hospital in El Tina, near the Sudan-Chad border, due to escalating fighting in the region.

The UN Security Council condemns ongoing violence in Sudan, particularly in Kordofan and Darfur, and calls for an immediate ceasefire from all parties involved in the conflict.

The article highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza amidst ongoing conflicts, alongside the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

Pekka Haavisto has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres as the new special envoy to Sudan.

Former Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the new Special Envoy for Sudan by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Pekka Haavisto as the new special representative to Sudan, replacing Algerian Ramtane Lamamra.

A UN report indicates that the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's Darfur region have committed acts that amount to genocide and other war crimes during their takeover of El Fasher.

Nisrin Elamin, a Sudanese anthropologist, argues that human-driven factors such as war and capitalist extraction have led to the severe food crisis in Sudan, highlighting the connection between agricultural restructuring and the current civil conflict.

The UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher warns of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan, highlighting the devastating impact of aid cuts and ongoing violence.

An attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur resulted in 28 deaths and 39 injuries, amidst a UN warning of impending famine in Southern Sudan.

Khartoum has rejected Washington's calls for a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.

At least 28 people have been killed in a recent offensive by the RSF militia in Sudan against the city of Misteriha, North Darfur.

At least 28 people have been killed and over 39 injured in an attack by the Rapid Support Forces in Northern Darfur, Sudan.

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan due to security concerns arising from ongoing conflicts in Sudan that have spilled over into Chad.

Thousands of Sudanese women are living in makeshift conditions at the Kosti camps, lacking shelter and identity documents as they flee from conflict.

The Chadian government has announced a strict and immediate closure of its border with Sudan due to repeated incursions following recent conflicts in the border region.

Sudan's army leader, Abdel Fattah Burhan, vows to continue military action against what he calls a rogue militia, while the Rapid Support Forces carry out an aggressive attack in North Darfur, resulting in casualties and destruction.

The Quad, consisting of the US, UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, has proposed a new ceasefire in Sudan aimed at halting ongoing violence and facilitating humanitarian aid.

The article discusses the violent conflict between Musa Hilal and Hamidti, as the Rapid Support Forces attacked Hilal's stronghold in North Darfur.

Renewed fighting in Jonglei state, South Sudan, has displaced nearly 280,000 people, exacerbating health crises and leading the UN to warn of a dire humanitarian situation.

In the wake of war and displacement in Sudan, many women are stepping into roles as entrepreneurs to support their families and communities.

The war in Sudan has severely disrupted the gum arabic market in El Obeid, reducing exports significantly amidst ongoing insecurity.

Musa Hilal, leader of the Revolutionary Awakening Council and chief of the Mahamid tribe, survived a severe attack by Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur, Sudan.

The Sudanese government insists that any proposals to end the war must prioritize the country's supreme interests and territorial integrity.

Chad has closed its border with Sudan after violent clashes linked to the ongoing Sudanese conflict, resulting in the deaths of five Chadian soldiers and several civilians.

The UN Human Rights Council marked its 20th anniversary by emphasizing the importance of human rights amidst global conflicts, with Secretary-General António Guterres urging accountability from powerful nations.