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Darfur: International Criminal Court launches investigation into surging violence

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Thursday that he is investigating fresh allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region, including the recent killings of 87 members of the ethnic Masalit community, reportedly carried out by the Rapid Security Forces and its militia. more

Clashes displace thousands in Darfur, where 6.2 million will need assistance next year

New York: With escalating violence displacing thousands of people since November, the humanitarian situation in Sudan’s Darfur is getting worse and around 6.2 million people will ne ...

Sudan: Lives of traumatized, displaced women in West Darfur under threat

New York: Ongoing instability in Sudan’s West Darfur region has left the lives, health and safety of thousands of women hanging in the balance, according to the United Nations ...

‘Deliver justice’ for atrocity crimes in Darfur, top court prosecutor tells Security Council

New York: “Concrete steps” must be taken towards ending impunity for atrocity crimes in Darfur, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) told the Security Coun ...

Darfur: UN receives reports of significant civilian displacement

New York, Jan 9 (JEN) The United Nations Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Thursday said that it has received reports of significant civilian displacement in Sud ...

Darfur: amid allegations of mass rape, UN voices profound concern, begins investigation

New York, Nov 6 (JEN): The African Union-United Nations hybrid mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has expressed its “deep concern” about allegations circulating in local media over the mass rape ...

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