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Sudan News
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Sudan remains engulfed in violent conflict, with fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifying in Khartoum and Darfur. The UN reports 5 million displaced and 25 million in need of aid, as famine looms in hard-hit regions. Meanwhile, mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia and the U.S. stall, with both warring factions refusing to cease hostilities.
Political News
The Interim Civilian Government, sidelined since the 2021 coup, attempts to regain relevance by proposing a new peace roadmap, but neither the SAF nor RSF recognizes its authority. Regional tensions flare as Egypt and Chad accuse the RSF of cross-border raids, while the UAE denies allegations of arming paramilitary groups. The African Union threatens sanctions if peace talks fail by August.
Election News
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No elections in sight as war disrupts voter registration and constitutional processes.
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RSF-controlled areas hold symbolic local councils, dismissed by the SAF as illegitimate.
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Civil society groups demand a transitional government, but military factions reject power-sharing.
Legal News
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ICC investigates alleged war crimes in Darfur, focusing on mass killings and sexual violence.
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Sudanese judges issue arrest warrants for RSF leaders, but enforcement is impossible in conflict zones.
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New cybercrime law passed, used to silence journalists and activists reporting on the war.
Entertainment News
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"Khartoum Burning", a documentary on the war, premieres at the Cairo Film Festival.
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Underground music thrives in Port Sudan, with artists using rap to protest the conflict.
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No official film or theater productions due to security risks and funding shortages.
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⚽ Football: Sudan’s national team withdraws from 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to safety concerns.
���� Athletics: Olympic hopefuls train in Ethiopia after Sudan’s facilities are destroyed.
���� Basketball: Local leagues suspended indefinitely; players flee abroad.
Forecast
(Khartoum/Port Sudan/Darfur averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ���� 42°C – Scorching, dust storms
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Tue 2 Jul: ����️ 43°C – Extreme heat
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Wed 3 Jul: ����️ 40°C – Strong winds
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Thu 4 Jul: ⛈️ 38°C – Isolated rains (south)
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Fri 5 Jul: ☀️ 41°C – Hazardous air quality
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Sat 6 Jul: ����️ 39°C – Sand haze
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 40°C – Relentless heat
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Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe worsens as the world’s attention wanes. With no end to the fighting in sight, millions face starvation, displacement, and violence. The path to peace remains blocked by militarism and geopolitical rivalries. ��������
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