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‘We Are Simply Trying to Survive’: New Wave of Violence Hits Sudan
Residents in Sudan’s capital Khartoum said they were trapped in their homes with dwindling supplies of food, water and energy, as violent clashes between supporters of two rival generals escalated further.
Inside the Forgotten War in Darfur, Where the Killing Never Stopped
As the first outside journalists to access the last rebel stronghold in Jebel Marra in five years, we found that millions are still trapped in vast makeshift camps, and the area is awash in guns.
Darfur Voters Cast Ballots in Referendum Over State Unification
Analysts and diplomats say the Sudanese government opposes a unified Darfur, concerned that this would give the rebels there a platform to push for independence — just as the south successfully did in 2011.
Sudan and South Sudan to Open Borders for the First Time in Nearly Five Years
Relations between the two East African countries have been weak since South Sudan seceded in 2011, but the border opening is just the latest step towards improved ties.
Saudi Arabia’s Unsavory Allies in Yemen Could Make Things Really Awkward for the US
The presence of soldiers from Sudan and Eritrea in Yemen means the US could be backing a side that includes fighters from at least one nation that it has repeatedly criticized for committing atrocities.
Stage Set for an Escalation of Violence Following 95 Percent Victory in Sudan Elections
The 71-year-old head of state who has been in power since 1989 won re-election with nearly 95 percent of the vote amid low voter turnout and an opposition boycott.
A Month After Mass Rapes Were Reported in Darfur, the UN Remains Silent
Though not alone in its lack of human rights reporting, the UNAMID mission has a longstanding status as one of the UN's most opaque and troubled operations.
Conflict in South Sudan Escalates With Return of Dry Season
The weather in South Sudan has dictated the intensity of fighting, and battles are raging now that the rainy season has ended.
The Park Ranger
This is chapter 15 of Robert Young Pelton and Tim Freccia's sprawling 35,000-plus-word epic exploration of the crisis in South Sudan. You can skip ahead and read the full text here or <a href...
Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Death for Apostasy to Be Released
The decision to release Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag comes after intense international pressure over the sentencing.
Unholy Alliance
This is chapter 11 of Robert Young Pelton and Tim Freccia's sprawling 35,000-plus-word epic exploration of the crisis in South Sudan. You can skip ahead and read the full text here or <a href...
The Bog Barons
This is chapter five of Robert Young Pelton and Tim Freccia's sprawling 35,000-plus-word epic exploration of the crisis in South Sudan. We will release a new chapter daily, but you can skip ahead and <a href="http://www.vice.com/read/saving-south-sudan...