Colombian Mercenaries Backed by UAE Aided Sudan's RSF in El-Fasher Capture
A recent investigation has revealed that Colombian mercenaries supported by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) played a crucial role in Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) capturing the western city of el-Fasher last year.The report, conducted by the Conflict Insights Group (CIG), used mobile phone tracking data to confirm the involvement of these mercenaries and their connection to UAE bases.The CIG tracked over 50 mobile phones belonging to Colombian fighters operating in Sudan between April 2025 and January 2026.The data showed that mercenaries involved in drone operations traveled from a UAE base to Sudan prior to the RSF's takeover of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 06:01 LONDON
US Treasury Sanctions Network Supporting War in Sudan, Calls for Humanitarian Truce
On April 17, 2026, the United States Treasury Department announced sanctions against a recruitment network identified as enabling the armed conflict in Sudan. The action aims to disrupt support structures fueling the violence in the region. Concurrently, the Treasury also imposed sanctions on commanders of Iraqi militias backed by Iran as part of an economic campaign aimed at curtailing their influence and operations. Alongside these sanctions, the US called for the establishment of a humanitarian truce in Sudan to alleviate civilian suffering amid the conflict. No further operational details about the recruitment network or militia commanders were provided. These coordinated... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:00 LONDON
Iranian American Woman Arrested in Los Angeles for Arms Trafficking to Sudan
Shamim Mafi, an Iranian national and lawful permanent resident of the United States, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night for allegedly brokering arms sales to Sudan on behalf of the Iranian government.Federal prosecutors charged Mafi with facilitating the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition manufactured by Iran and sold to Sudan.She faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.The arrest was announced by Bill Essayli, the first assistant US attorney for the Central District of California.Mafi, 44, resides in Woodland Hills, California, and has been a US permanent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 00:00 LONDON
Sudanese band Aswat Almadina continues music amid war and displacement
Members of Sudan's influential band Aswat Almadina have fled the country due to the ongoing conflict but continue to produce music inspired by their home city, Khartoum, aiming to inspire peace.Timon, a founding member of Aswat Almadina, left Sudan two months after the conflict began in 2023, deeply affected by the violence and destruction he witnessed in Khartoum.The war has caused over 150,000 deaths and displaced around 12 million people, creating what the United Nations describes as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.Despite their dispersion across the world, the band members hold onto hope that their music will serve as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
Sudan's civil war enters fourth year with worsening humanitarian crisis
Sudan has entered the fourth year of its civil war, a conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that began in April 2023.The ongoing fighting has resulted in widespread displacement and a deepening humanitarian crisis.According to the United Nations, this conflict has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis.Millions of people have been displaced, with thousands of children among those separated from their families and left vulnerable.The situation is particularly severe in regions such as Darfur, where hunger, violence, and trauma are widespread.Aid efforts are struggling to meet the overwhelming needs of the affected populations.This prolonged conflict... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 14:01 LONDON
Sudan civil war causes severe civilian suffering amid army-RSF conflict
Sudan is currently experiencing an intensification of its civil war, with civilians increasingly caught in the deadly crossfire between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).The conflict has escalated into a systematic war on civilians, severely impacting the population's survival.Reports confirm ongoing clashes between the army and RSF, leading to widespread displacement and starvation among civilians.Essential services such as education and healthcare have collapsed amid the violence.The humanitarian situation is critical, with many Sudanese facing dire conditions due to the breakdown of infrastructure and social services.Official responses have been limited, and the crisis remains largely overlooked internationally.This escalation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 13:01 LONDON
EU pledges €1.3bn aid for Sudan and backs arms embargo amid civil war
European Union leaders pledged over €1.3 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan and supported a United Nations call for an arms embargo during a summit held in Berlin on 15 April 2026.This initiative aims to address the ongoing civil war that has severely impacted the country since 2023.The aid package includes contributions from 16 EU member states totaling approximately €811.84 million, with the European Commission providing €360.8 million.Of this, €215.5 million is designated for people in need within Sudan, while €145.3 million will support neighbouring countries such as Chad, Uganda, Egypt, and Libya, which are hosting millions of Sudanese refugees.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 10:03 LONDON
