UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack
The United Nations said Friday that Sudanese militias were besieging Darfur’s only unoccupied capital, warning that an attack would have “catastrophic consequences” for the city’s 800,000 residents. . At the same time, the United Nations said the rival Sudanese military “appears to be entrenching its position.” Sudanese conflict expands into major humanitarian safe zone U.N. […]
Iranian paramilitary troops seize Portuguese ship with Israeli ties as tensions remain high
Iranian paramilitary Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have seized a Portuguese-flagged ship owned by an Israeli billionaire, as tensions between the two countries remain high amid continued threats of attack. “UKMTO has received reports that an incident has occurred north-east of Fujairah in the UAE,” the UK Maritime Trade Operations Agency reported. “The vessel […]
Sudan severs East African bloc ties over paramilitary leader’s summit invitation
Sudan's government on Tuesday suspended ties with the East African Regional Union, which is trying to mediate between the country's military and rival powerful militias, and threatened Sudan's sovereignty by inviting militia leaders to an upcoming summit. accused of infringing. The army, led by General Abdel Fattah Burhan, and the Rapid Support Force, commanded by […]