In a recent statement, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir sparked controversy by claiming that extending the transitional government of national unity would lead to violence in the country. As a human rights defender, I strongly disagree with this assertion, and instead, believe it is a desperate attempt to maintain power and avoid accountability. President Kiir’s […]
Residents of Blue Nile lament the lack of electricity and water
Since the war in Sudan began in April of last year, residents of the Blue Nile region’s Al-Damazin and Al-Roseires cities have been complaining about a lack of safe drinking water, rising living expenses, and an unpredictable electrical supply. Al-Damazin’s population has grown and expanded as a result of the large-scale neighbourhood displacements, yet the […]
Rumbek is facing a fuel crisis since traders and the government cannot agree on price.
There was a severe fuel scarcity in Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State, on Friday as a result of petrol station owners closing their businesses due to disagreements with the local authorities over fuel rates. Dealers are required to sell fuel at SSP 2,400 per litre by the local government. The owners of the petrol […]
Qatar sends ambulances and other essential aid to Sudan
On Sunday, a Qatari plane touched down at Port Sudan Airport in Sudan with 25 tonnes of relief, including four ambulances and supplies for shelter sponsored by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). With this crucial relief delivery, Qatar has now deployed 17 aircraft, totaling 530 tonnes of aid delivered. Along with Qatar’s ambassador to […]
As dengue fever strikes Khartoum, three people die.
Three dengue fever deaths have been reported by the Emergency Room in Bahri, Sudan’s Khartoum State, indicating the disease’s spread. Many residents of the city of Bahri are showing signs of dengue fever, which is suspected in many of the cases. This is explained by the fact that the city’s healthcare and examination systems are […]