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Zawya
5 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Sudan: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) condemns weekend attacks that killed 35 children
At least 24 boys, 11 girls and two pregnant women reportedly were among the victims of the violence, which occurred over the weekend in communities around the city of Bara, including the villages of Shag Alnom and Hilat Hamid. UNICEF fears that with dozens more injured and many still missing, the number of child casualties could rise further. 'A complete disregard for human life' 'These attacks are an outrage,' Executive Director Catherine Russell said in a statement issued on Tuesday. 'They represent a terrifying escalation of violence, and a complete disregard for human life, international humanitarian law, and the most basic principles of humanity.' Former allies turned rivals – the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – have been battling for control of the country since April 2023 and fighting has intensified recently in the Kordofan region which encompasses three states. End the violence now 'UNICEF condemns the attacks in the strongest possible terms,' said Ms. Russell. She called on all parties to end the violence immediately and to uphold their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, as well as the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution. The UNICEF chief stressed that civilians – particularly children – must never be targeted. Furthermore, all alleged violations must be independently investigated, and those responsible held to account. 'Impunity cannot be tolerated for violations of international law, especially when children's lives are at stake,' she said. Ms. Russell extended the agency's deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and to anyone impacted by this heinous violence. 'No child should ever experience such horrors,' she said. 'Violence against children is unconscionable and must end now.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN News.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Scores killed in Sudan's Kordofan region as fighting intensifies
Amid ongoing communication disruptions in the area, confirming the exact civilian death toll remains difficult, but reports indicate that at least 300 people – including children and pregnant women – were killed in attacks on villages in Bara locality, North Kordofan State, between 10 and 13 July. During the same period, a series of attacks – including an air strike on a school sheltering displaced families – reportedly killed more than 20 people, in the villages of Al Fula and Abu Zabad in West Kordofan State. OCHA is also alarmed by reports of renewed shelling in Al Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, 'deepening fears and insecurity among civilians,' the humanitarian coordination agency reported. Tragic civilian toll With thousands of people reportedly killed since the beginning of the conflict between former military allies-turned rivals over two years ago, the crisis in Sudan continues to take a devastating toll on civilians. 'These incidents are yet another tragic reminder of the relentless toll the conflict is taking on civilians across Sudan,' OCHA reported. The office emphasises that civilians and civilian infrastructures – including schools, homes, shelters and humanitarian assets – must never be targeted, and called on all parties to the conflict to 'fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian law.' Toll from displacement Described as 'the largest as well as the fastest growing displacement crisis globally,' by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in February 2025, displacement continues amid the fighting. People fleeing North Kordofan, as well as El Fasher in North Darfur State, continue to seek shelter in the rest of Sudan, including Northern State, with humanitarian partners on the ground reporting more than 3,000 displaced people arriving in the locality of Ad-Dabbah since June. Although some have received food assistance, the steady influx of newly displaced families is putting additional strain on already stretched resources. With the rainy season approaching, OCHA warned that further hardship is likely, particularly as heavy rain and strong winds destroyed shelters and food supplies for about 2,700 displaced people in eastern Sudan this past Sunday. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN News.
The Guardian
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Sudan paramilitary forces kill almost 300 in village raids, say lawyers
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed nearly 300 people in attacks in North Kordofan state that began on Saturday, according to Sudanese activists. The RSF has been fighting the Sudanese army in that area, one of the key frontlines of a civil war in Sudan that has raged since April 2023. The Emergency Lawyers human rights group said on Monday that the RSF had attacked several villages on Saturday around the city of Bara, which the paramilitary controls. In one village, Shag Alnom, more than 200 people were killed via arson or gunshot. Looting raids of the other villages killed 38 civilians, it said, while dozens of others had gone missing. The next day, the group said in its statement, the RSF attacked the village of Hilat Hamid, killing 46 people, including pregnant women and children. More than 3,400 people were forced to flee, according to the UN. 'It has been proven that these targeted villages were completely empty of any military objectives, which makes clear the criminal nature of these crimes carried out in complete disregard of international humanitarian law,' Emergency Lawyers said, placing the responsibility with RSF leadership. The army has taken firm control of the centre and east of Sudan while the RSF is working to consolidate its control of western regions, including North Kordofan. The US and human rights groups have accused the RSF of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Its soldiers have carried out a series of violent looting raids in territory it has taken control of across the country. The RSF leadership says it will bring those found responsible for such acts to justice. Sudan's civil war has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis, driving more than half the population into hunger and spreading diseases including cholera across the country. A global reduction in aid spending has stretched the humanitarian response.
The Guardian
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Sudan paramilitary forces kill almost 300 in village raids, say lawyers
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed nearly 300 people in attacks in North Kordofan state that began on Saturday, according to Sudanese activists. The RSF has been fighting the Sudanese army in that area, one of the key frontlines of a civil war in Sudan that has raged since April 2023. The Emergency Lawyers human rights group said on Monday that the RSF had attacked several villages on Saturday around the city of Bara, which the paramilitary controls. In one village, Shag Alnom, more than 200 people were killed via arson or gunshot. Looting raids of the other villages killed 38 civilians, it said, while dozens of others had gone missing. The next day, the group said in its statement, the RSF attacked the village of Hilat Hamid, killing 46 people, including pregnant women and children. More than 3,400 people were forced to flee, according to the UN. 'It has been proven that these targeted villages were completely empty of any military objectives, which makes clear the criminal nature of these crimes carried out in complete disregard of international humanitarian law,' Emergency Lawyers said, placing the responsibility with RSF leadership. The army has taken firm control of the centre and east of Sudan while the RSF is working to consolidate its control of western regions, including North Kordofan. The US and human rights groups have accused the RSF of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Its soldiers have carried out a series of violent looting raids in territory it has taken control of across the country. The RSF leadership says it will bring those found responsible for such acts to justice. Sudan's civil war has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis, driving more than half the population into hunger and spreading diseases including cholera across the country. A global reduction in aid spending has stretched the humanitarian response.
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
FC Barcelona Negotiates Another New Signing
FC Barcelona is negotiating another possible new signing according to SPORT, which cited anonymous ... More sources. FC Barcelona is negotiating another possible new signing according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources. The Blaugrana was expected to have completed Joan Garcia's transfer by now, and no later than Wednesday according to Catalunya Radio. Inter Milan failed to score a single goal against Paris Saint-Germain in Munich as Luis Enrique's men thumped the Italians 5-0 in the Champions League final last month. Yet Barca leaking seven strikes to Inter across two legs of a 7-6 aggregate loss in the elite European competition's last four prompted a search for a long-term goalkeeper. The Catalans didn't have to look far, and merely across the city to Espanyol's Garcia. The 24-year-old was one of last season's breakout stars in La Liga as Barca sealed a domestic treble, and triggering his $29 million (€25 million) is believed to be a mere familiarity after he reportedly agreed to cross the divide. With Garcia's arrival expected to push Marc-Andre ter Stegen out of the exit door, Barca will then move on to trying to sign a left winger once those boxes have been ticked. Mundo Deportivo reported that head coach Hansi Flick fancies a reunion with Ivan Perisic, but that won't clash with anticipated pursuits of either Manchester United's Marcus Rashford or Liverpool's Luis Diaz were a potential free transfer involving the Croatian to take place. Barca is interested in boosting personnel in its youth ranks and the reserve team as well according to SPORT, which is why there have been negotiations surrounding Cardoso Varela after his agent Andy Bara went to the Joan Gamper CT to discuss his client Garcia and the Portuguese youngster. Bara and Barca have worked together in transfers such as the sale of Mika Faye to Rennes last summer, meaning there is rapport between the two parties. While Diaz, Rashford and even Nico Williams are the top candidates for the left wing berth, Varela also plays the position at Dinamo Zagreb. That's the Croatian club where Dani Olmo decided to turn professional after leaving La Masia a decade ago, and it won't be a surprise to learn that Nico and Lamine Yamal's Euro 2024-winning teammate is also on Bara's books. Clearly not counted on by Flick, Ansu Fati appears to be living his last days as an FC Barcelona player after previously being given Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt and being talked up as the future of the club. He's expected to join AS Monaco soon, whether that's through a loan deal with an obligation or option to buy.
