World News in Brief: Sudan aid update, child migrant deaths at sea, nursing shortages, invasive pest scourge

The collapse of Sudan: A global threat

Repeated drone attacks striking Port Sudan since early May serve as a reminder that the civil war tormenting the country, now in its third year since April, remains as devastating as ever. The numbers reflect the extent of this often-overlooked conflict: over 150,000 dead and more than 13 million people displaced by the fighting. Until […] The post The collapse of Sudan: A global threat appeared first on OODAloop.

World News in Brief: Sudan aid update, child migrant deaths at sea, nursing shortages, invasive pest scourge

The UN expressed deep concern on Monday over the impact of ongoing drone attacks on civilian infrastructure across Sudan.

Situation Report Horn of Africa: US refuses financial support to AUSSOM

Situation in Sudan (per 12 May) Port Sudan, El Fasher in North Darfur, West Kordofan, North Kordofan and West Darfur all saw heavy fighting in the last week. Over a week of drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Port Sudan has led to a shortage of water and disruption in electricity. The attacks targeted fuel depots, and the fuel is used among others to power water pumps. The attacks triggered large fires that were difficult to put …

UAE Rejects Port Sudan Decision, Urges Neutral Peace Process

The United Arab Emirates did not approve of the Port Sudan Authority's decision; supports an inclusive peace process and humanitarian aid for Sudanese civilians politically neutral.

Sudan orders stoppage to South Sudan oil exports, cites RSF drones attacks

Sudan’s authorities have ordered the stoppage of South Sudan oil exports following series of drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on two key oil facilities in Port Sudan. In a letter dated May 9, Sudan’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum informed his South Sudanese counterpart that he had instructed two operating companies, PETCO and BAPCO, to develop a fast-track plan to shut down the affected facilities. “The re…

Sudan prepares to halt South Sudan oil exports - Radio Tamazuj

Sudan’s army-aligned government has ordered energy companies to prepare for a possible shutdown of oil exports from neighboring South Sudan after a series of attacks on key facilities, according to a government letter seen by Radio Tamazuj. In the letter dated Friday, Sudan’s Energy and Petroleum Ministry informed South Sudan’s government that the risk of halting export operations is “very high” following drone strikes it blamed on the paramilit…