With the war in sudan raging on past 100 days, gut-wrenching reports of war crimes have emerged from the country's west darfur region. The UN and rights groups have reported on mass graves, a slew of summary executions and numerous villages that have been burnt down in the area. has the government failed to protect it's civil population?

War atrocities in West Darfur

A deadly airstrike in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum, has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people and numerous injuries. The ongoing war between military factions in Sudan has entered its 12th week and poses a threat of escalating into a wider civil war.

Sudan' violence: Thousands continue to flee to safer places

In South Sudan, head of the country's U.N. mission has said that it is not ready for presidential elections yet. Several political parties and government officials have also echoed the sentiment. What is keeping south Sudan from conducting free and fair presidential elections?

Is South Sudan ready for election?

The civil war that is raging in Sudan has almost disappeared from the global headlines. But that does not mean that the fighting in the troubled nation has stopped. There are now troubling reports that are emerging from West Darfur where the rebel RSF forces are again being accused of ethnic cleansing. Remember, 20 years ago, the Janjaweed Militia, from which the rapid support forces had emerged had wreaked terrible violence on the people in Darfur. And now, an estimated 5000 people have been killed and over 8000 others have been injured in the capital of West Darfur in a war that has been described as the battle of the generals. So why is the civil war in Sudan increasingly acquiring an ethnic dimension

Dagalo's RSF accused of ethnic cleansing in west Darfur

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the military leader of Sudan, reportedly requested in a letter that his envoy to Sudan be withdrawn, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was "shocked," according to his spokesperson. According to a written statement released by the UN on Friday, Stephane Dujarric, "The Secretary-General is proud of the work done by (UN special representative to Sudan) Volker Perthes and reaffirms his full confidence in his Special Representative."

UN shocked by letter from Sudan’s military ruler asking to replace UN’s special envoy in Sudan

The conflict in Sudan has put the lives of millions of children at risk. Thousands have escaped but many are still trapped in the escalating violence. The UN’s children's agency says the closure of schools has also affected their mental health and well-being, and says the country is facing what it calls a 'generational catastrophe'.

368,000 children left homeless

The war in Sudan as strange as it may sound has got nothing to do with the people of Sudan. The common people of Sudan are the victims of this war. The two military generals fighting for supremacy in Sudan have flouted every ceasefire. Critical infrastructure has been targeted. And life has been brought to a standstill. But the question is this: who is arming these two military generals in Sudan? And why is it that Sudan that just emerged out of one of Africa's longest and most violent civil wars that ended with the creation of South Sudan in 2011, has been plunged into another civil war all over again. Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

How are Russia & United States sending weapons into Sudan?

Even after an agreed ceasefire, the Sudanese army and RSF are pounding the capital with airstrikes. Will the two sides agree for peace talks? Molly Ghambhir reports.

Gravitas: Airstrikes continue amid truce in Khartoum

Sudan's National Public Health Laboratory has been seized by fighters. This has put the country at risk of a biological hazard. Molly Gambhir tells you how.

Gravitas : Sudan at risk of a biological hazard?

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - India evacuates 278 civilians from Sudan; French fries may drive anxiety ?

India evacuates 278 civilians from Sudan; French fries may drive anxiety ?

As part of the evacuation mission known as "Operation Kaveri," the first group of Indians stuck in the violently unstable Sudan was transported out of the nation by the Indian naval ship INS Sumedha. Arindam Bagchi, a spokesman for the ministry of external affairs, reported that 278 persons were aboard the ship when it sailed from Port Sudan to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

First batch of 278 Indians evacuated from conflict-hit Sudan

500 people of India have already arrived in Port Sudan as part of Operation Kaveri to repatriate them home, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday. INS Sumedha will transport them. "Our ships and planes are prepared to return them home. We are devoted to helping all of our brethren in Sudan, Jaishankar tweeted about the evacuation.

France, Saudi evacuate first Indian nationals from Sudan

Operation Kaveri : 500 Indians reach Port Sudan for evacuation

In defiance of calls from international powers for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire, Sudan's warring parties engaged in fierce gun battles and explosions on Friday in the nation's capital Khartoum and elsewhere.

Sudan crisis: Violence overshadows Eid celebrations in Sudan

Sudan Crisis: Egyptian military is backing Sudanese army, says report

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - US has released a footage of Russia's unprofessional behavior. A new attempt at a ceasefire in fierce fighting between Sudanese troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum failed on Wednesday.

US-Russia Tensions : US releases footage of Russia's unprofessional behavior | WION Speed News

Sudan's rival fighting sides have agreed a 24-hour ceasefire after deadly fighting engulfed the capital and saw a US diplomatic convoy fired upon. The conflict between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group known as the RSF broke out four days ago and has killed at least 185, triggering a humanitarian crisis.

Sudan conflict: Another ceasefire announced within 24 hours

Sudan is in the grip of turmoil. Visuals show anti-aircraft gunfire illuminating Khartoum's skies. Amid the unrest, foreign nationals including Indians have been stranded in Khartoum. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Indians stranded in Sudan due to unrest

In Sudan, combat between the army and paramilitaries has resulted in at least 1,800 injuries and 200 fatalities. Aid attempts over the weekend have been hindered as a result of hospitals being damaged in the urban warfare.

Sudan Conflict: EU ambassador to Sudan attacked in his home

Fierce fighting continues in Sudan's capital Khartoum despite an hours-long pause to help those caught up in the violence. The clashes that started on Saturday between the armed forces and the paramilitary rapid support forces have killed nearly 100 civilians nationwide, including three U-N workers. Here is a breakdown of the current situation in Sudan-the two military factions, the rivalry that has come to the fore, the timeline of what has transpired so far and also assessing what truly is at stake.

Sudan conflict: UN World Food Program suspends operation in Sudan

Sudan on the boil : Death toll crosses 100, more than 1000 injured

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Fierce fighting continues in Sudan's capital Khartoum despite an hours-long pause to help those caught up in the violence. The clashes that started on Saturday between the armed forces and the paramilitary rapid support forces has killed nearly 100 civilians nationwide, including three U-N workers. Meanwhile, 11 people die of heat stroke in Maharashtra

Power struggle in Sudan continues; 11 people die of heat stroke in Maharashtra

Fierce fighting continues in Sudan's capital Khartoum despite an hours-long pause to help those caught up in the violence. The clashes that started on Saturday between the armed forces and the paramilitary rapid support forces has killed nearly 100 civilians nationwide, including three U-N workers. Here' a breakdown of the current situation in Sudan-the two military factions, the rivalry that has come to fore, the timeline of what has transpired so far and also assessing what truly is at stake.

Sudan battles intensify on third day, US, UK urge sides to end fighting

Three months after Sudan’s military leaders and the country’s main pro-democracy group struck a deal set to organise a gradual transfer of power to civilians, they have reached a timeline. The finalised political settlement will be inked on April 11. However, major political players, from former rebel leaders to grassroots pro-democracy networks, remain opposed to the deal despite internationally brokered efforts to draw them in.

Agreement to form transitional government

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