Rappler's latest stories on Darfur
Darfur suspect rejects 'untrue' war crimes charges
A Sudanese militia leader is charged with more than 50 war crimes including murder, rape, and destroying villages in the 2003 conflict which recorded 300,000 deaths
U.N. report calls for political mission in Darfur
The United Nations Security Council will meet on March 26 to decide whether or not to gradually withdraw by the end of October some 7,800 troops from the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur
Sudan to hand Bashir to ICC for Darfur crimes – top official
The ICC has charged Bashir and 3 of his former aides with genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes
Sudan, rebels agree on plan to end conflict in Darfur
Mediators aim to reach a final deal by February 2020
Sudan protest leaders, rebels end rift over power deal
The umbrella protest movement has signed a power-sharing accord with Sudan's ruling generals that provides for a transitional civilian administration, the key demand of demonstrators
UN slams Sudan protesters for attacks on Darfur premises
Protesters attack properties of the World Food Program and aid agency World Vision
Darfur votes for 5-state status quo – referendum chief
The referendum however has faced international criticism and an opposition boycott
Jokowi holds talks with Sudan's Bashir who is accused of war crimes
The International Criminal Court ICC indicted Sudanese President Omar al Bashir over war crimes and crimes against humanity in 2009 and on genocide charges in 2010 all relating to the conflict in Sudan s Darfur region
Up to 73,000 civilians flee fighting in Sudan's Darfur – UN
The United Nations says the displacement is the largest in the district in a decade and marks a major flare up in the conflict which has seen ethnic minority rebels fighting government troops and militia allies since 2003
'Thousands' of civilians may be affected by new Darfur clashes – UN
Government troops and rebels have been battling around the mountainous Jebel Marra area straddling Central South and North Darfur states
Several hurt during UN chopper emergency landing in Sudan's Darfur
The joint mission first deployed to war torn Darfur in 2007 4 years after mostly African insurgents rebelled against the Arab dominated government in Khartoum complaining of their marginalization
Sudan's Bashir flies out of South Africa, defying court order
The International Criminal Court ICC said it is disappointed at South Africa s failure to heed its calls to detain Bashir on long standing arrest warrants over the Darfur conflict
Sudan's Bashir reelected with 94% of vote
The opposition rejects the result as a joke after the electoral commission announces the figures securing another 5 year term for Bashir 71
Sudan extends elections by one day amid slow turnout
Polls had been due to close Wednesday evening but the National Electoral Commission announced they would stay open on Thursday April 16 in all districts
Sudan votes in controversial poll set to extend Bashir rule
With 15 little known candidates running against him 71 year old Omar al Bashir is virtually unchallenged in the vote which has already been criticized by the international community
Sudan vote set to extend Bashir rule as opposition boycotts
Despite the continued threats Omar al Bashir promises that his next term will be one of security and political and economic stability for Sudan
Ceasefire plea for Sudan's Darfur as talks open
African Union chief mediator Thabo Mbeki called for a cessation of hostilities between the government and two rebel factions
Sudan blocks peacekeepers probing Darfur 'mass rape' – UN
UN also urges Khartoum to grant it unhindered access to all Darfur especially to areas where alleged incidents affecting civilians have been reported
UN launches inquiry into Darfur peacekeepers
The United Nations launches an internal investigation into allegations that its joint peacekeeping mission in the troubled Darfur region has been covering up crimes by Sudanese forces against civilians
UN peacekeepers 'should use force more often' – report
The evaluation by the UN s Office of Internal Oversight Services notes a reluctance to deploy force – even when it had been authorized by the United Nations Security Council
UN Council threatens sanctions over S.Sudan violence
The Council demands the government of President Salva Kiir to protect civilians and investigate abuse claims
Arson, looting displace thousands in Sudan's Darfur
International peacekeepers in the region said they were deeply concerned about a reported escalation of violence in South Darfur state during the past few days
South Sudan army reports 'calm' as ceasefire starts
South Sudan s army spokesman says clashes appeared to have ended with no reports of fighting on Saturday morning January 25
1.9 million displaced in Sudan's Darfur: UN
But as Sudan s humanitarian needs mount particularly in Darfur the United Nations has received just over half of the funding it requested with world attention focused on other crises
UN peacekeepers killed in Darfur ambush
It was the second deadly attack on the UN mission in Darfur in 3 days and UN leader Ban Ki moon called on the Sudanese government to act over the incidents
Tribal clashes spread in Sudan's Darfur: chief
Fighting between rival Arab tribes in Sudan s Darfur region spread on Monday
Militia behind deadly Darfur peacekeeper ambush: rebels
A rebel group in Sudan s Darfur region accused government linked militia of carrying out an ambush which killed 7 peacekeepers and wounded 17
7 peacekeepers killed in Darfur ambush
The attack near the peacekeepers base at Manawashi north of the South Darfur state capital Nyala adds to deteriorating security in Sudan s far west region
100 dead, rescuers trapped in Darfur disaster
UPDATED A gold mine collapsed in Sudan s Darfur region
Two abducted Jordan peacekeepers freed in Darfur: UNAMID
Two Jordanian peacekeepers have been freed after 136 days of captivity in Sudan s Darfur region
