Sudan Crisis
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Canada opens humanitarian pathway for family members fleeing Sudan conflictChildren, grandchildren, parents, grandparents and siblings of Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be eligible for the new program, the government announced.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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Sudan conflict has displaced 1.3M people, UN saysThe conflict has pushed the East African country to near collapse, with urban areas in the capital, Khartoum, and its neighboring city of Omdurman turning into battlegrounds.WorldMay 24, 2023
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Sudan’s UN envoy urges warring generals to honour 7-day ceasefireThe envoy told the U.N. Security Council that the conflict, which began April 15, has shown no signs of slowing down despite six previous declarations of cease-fires by both sides.WorldMay 22, 2023
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Sudan crisis: Warring generals fight on after failing to reach truceMediators pushed the sides to sign the declaration of principles on civilian protections in order to reduce tensions because of continuing disagreement on a wider ceasefire.WorldMay 12, 2023
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Sudan’s warring forces agree to protections for civilians, but no ceasefireSudan's army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces signed a declaration that they would work towards a short-term ceasefire in further discussions in Jeddah.WorldMay 11, 2023
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Canada speeding rollout of $71M in aid for Sudan, region as violence continuesFunds will flow through agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross, as well as non-governmental organizations, to provide basic food, water and health services.WorldMay 3, 2023
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Sudan crisis: Air strikes shake capital city after more truce pledgesThe conflict has created a humanitarian crisis, with about 100,000 people forced to flee with little food or water to neighboring countries, the United Nations said.WorldMay 3, 2023
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Sudan crisis: More than 100K flee war-torn nation amid crumbling ceasefiresForeign countries have carried out their own evacuation effort, with an airlift from outside the capital and long road convoys to Port Sudan where ships have ferried them abroad.WorldMay 2, 2023
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Toronto woman escapes dangerous conditions in SudanNisrin Elamin says she is still processing her recent trip to Sudan, where she witnessed violence as a result of the ongoing conflict.CanadaMay 1, 2023
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Sudan evacuations: Hundreds of Canadians still waiting for help to escapeFighting has forced Canada to abandon evacuation flights and recommend that people shelter in place or take a risky journey by road to Sudan's coast.WorldMay 1, 2023
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