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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TopicSudan

Topic: Sudan

At least 528 killed, 4599 injured in Sudan, as deadly conflict continues for 3rd week

Struggle between Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted into conflict on 15 April. Violence has rocked the capital Khartoum and the western region of Darfur.

‘We chose to take risk’ — how 48 Indians braved harrowing bus ride, hostage fear to escape Sudan

Group decided to leave Khartoum on their own last week as they felt it was too dangerous to remain. They were among the first batch of Indians to return from Sudan.

Unlit runway, degraded airstrip: A daring midnight rescue operation by IAF in Sudan

A pregnant woman was among 121 people rescued from a small airstrip in Sudan that didn't even have any lights to guide the landing of the plane.

Sudan conflict threatens supply of gum arabic, key ingredient in fizzy drinks, candy & cosmetics

About 70% of the world’s supply of gum arabic comes from Sahel region that runs through Sudan which is Africa’s third-largest country.

Indians evacuated but Delhi’s Sudan job not over yet. There are interests, assets to protect

Africa accounts for 15% of India’s total oil imports. Stability in Sudan is necessary for entering into commercial partnership with countries in the region.

‘Felt like we were on deathbed’: Rescued Indians share tales of ordeals in Sudan

India has evacuated at least 670 Indian nationals from Sudan and is looking to rescue more of its citizens from the strife-torn African nation.

India conducts 3rd evacuation from conflict-hit Sudan under ‘Operation Kaveri’, 135 Indians arrive in Jeddah

Since the start of the operation Monday, about 500 evacuees have reached Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aboard naval vessel INS Sumedha & two IAF C-130J aircraft.

Sudan’s ousted leader Omar al-Bashir ‘moved to military hospital’ from Kober prison

The whereabouts of Bashir came into question after a former minister in his government, Ali Haroun, announced on Tuesday that he had left the prison with other ex officials.

No sign Sudan warring parties ready to negotiate, says UN

This suggested 'that both think that securing a military victory over the other is possible,' envoy Volker Perthes told the UN Security Council. 'This is a miscalculation.'

Foreign states rush high-risk Sudan evacuation, some foreign citizens hurt

The eruption of fighting 8 days ago between the army and paramilitary group has triggered a humanitarian crisis, killed 400 people & trapped millions of Sudanese without access to basic services.

On Camera

India’s amphibious operations depend on contingencies. Can the Armed Forces adapt?

The declassified doctrine outlines the framework for planning and execution of amphibious operations by integrating maritime, air and land domains.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?