Pope Leo XIV Assures South Sudan of Solidarity, Evokes Memories of Pope Francis’ Closeness with War-Torn Country

Credit: Radio Bakhita “In our hearts, sits the hatred that divides us always,” he lamented, and added, “We pray that the Lord transforms our hearts at this time of transition.” Cardinal Ameyu urged the South Sudanese who are at war with each other to stop …

UN rights chief urges warring sides in South Sudan to ‘pull back from the brink’

GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations rights chief urged on Friday for warring sides in South Sudan to pull back from the brink, warning that the human rights situation risks further deterioration as fighting intensifies. “The escalating hostilities in …

US to sanction Sudan over allegations of chemical weapons use

Listen to article The United States has decided to impose sanctions on Sudan after reaching the conclusion that the African country's government used chemical weapons during the ongoing conflict with paramilitary forces in 2024, the State Department …

South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face imminent 'health catastrophe': MSF

Doctors Without Borders warns of an impending health crisis for South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia, citing a cholera outbreak and severe malnutrition. Fleeing renewed violence between warring factions in South Sudan, 35,000 to 85,000 refugees have …

Migrants, Including Lao, Deported from US to South Sudan Held in Djibouti

AFP, The Laotian Times –  A group of migrants deported from the United States towards conflict-torn South Sudan will be held for now in Djibouti after a court ruling, the Trump administration announced on 22 May.  The US government claims it expelled the …

US to Impose Sanctions on Sudan Over Chemical Weapons Use in Civil War

The United States announced it will impose new sanctions on Sudan after discovering the use of chemical weapons in last year’s civil war between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the State Department confirmed. US exports to Sudan will …

US to Sanction Sudan in 15 Days Over Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons – State Dept.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has determined that Sudan utilized chemical weapons in 2024 and plans to impose sanctions on the country after a 15-day notification period for Congress, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Thursday. …

US says Sudan used chemical weapons, imposes sanctions

The United States said Thursday, May 22, that it had determined that Sudan's military used chemical weapons in the country's bloody civil war last year and will impose sanctions on Khartoum. "The United States calls on the Government of Sudan …

US State Department imposes sanctions on Sudan over use of chemical weapons

Migrant population in Libya rises to 858,000 amid Sudan conflict

Migrants and refugees sit on a rubber boat before being rescued by a ship run by Maltese NGO Moas and Italian Red Cross off the Libyan coast | Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty ImagesLibya hosted more than 858,000 migrants in the first two months of 2025, …