RSF Claims Sudan Army Drone Destroyed Key Darfur Bridge

June 9, 2026 (EL GENEINA) – A civil authority linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Western Darfur claimed that the Sudanese military destroyed the key Ardamata bridge through a drone attack on Tuesday.

An assault on the bridge in the state capital, El Geneina, occurred just days following another incident that damaged the Kiga bridge, an important passage linking Dilling with Kadugli in South Kordofan region.

The local authority in Western Darfur denounced the early-morning attack in a declaration, labeling it as a clear danger to people’s safety and a deliberate attack on essential regional facilities.

The Ardamata bridge serves as a key transportation route for delivering humanitarian assistance, provisions, and medical equipment from the Adre border point with Chad into the areas of Darfur and Kordofan.

Organizations within the United Nations and global humanitarian groups rely on this passage to provide critical support to numerous displaced individuals and those impacted by conflicts.

Authorities at the local level cautioned that demolishing the bridge shortly before the rainy season could significantly impede the delivery of assistance, possibly leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and disrupting activities throughout Darfur.

The government urged United Nations organizations and global human rights institutions to denounce the damage inflicted on civil structures and take action to maintain the flow of humanitarian routes.

The Sudanese military and the RSF have become more dependent on aerial combat in regions like Darfur and Kordofan, as intensified attacks have caused significant harm to essential facilities such as medical centers, educational institutions, and water treatment sites.

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Sudan's Somoud Coalition Rejects Islamist Involvement; Minawi Opposes Exclusion

June 9, 2026 (NAIROBI) - On Tuesday, the Civil Democratic Coalition of Revolutionary Forces (Somoud) reaffirmed its complete refusal to permit the disbanded National Congress Party (NCP) to take part in any upcoming political activities, even as leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement, Minni Minawi, expressed resistance against being excluded from politics.

The alliance ended a three-day physical session of its leadership body in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. Led by Abdalla Hamdok, the concluding statement highlighted the importance of keeping out the Islamic Group, the abolished NCP, and their affiliated groups, along with eradicating their impact within armed forces, law enforcement, and public administration sectors.

Nevertheless, efforts to remove the NCP encounter opposition from certain political groups and military organizations. Minni Minawi, head of a Sudan Liberation Movement group and governor of Darfur, said on Tuesday that he opposes excluding any political entity from the Sudanese discussion.

Minawi emphasized that the political process should involve every group throughout the spectrum, particularly highlighting the NCP and groups within the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC).

Call for Humanitarian Truce

Somoud encouraged the Sudanese Army and the RSF to embrace a humanitarian ceasefire proposed by the Quartet group. The alliance advocated for unhindered distribution of assistance to create conditions for a political dialogue aimed at restoring civil governance and merging the nation's various groups into one proficient national military force.

The leadership office voiced significant worry about the worsening living and medical situations faced by Sudanese people within their own country as well as in nations where they have sought refuge, calling for global action and asking receiving countries to stop mandatory returns.

The alliance recognized continued initiatives aimed at forming an extensive civilian opposition to the conflict, supporting recent statements issued in Nairobi, Cairo, and Addis Ababa. It additionally acknowledged a U.S. move to classify the Islamic Movement and the Al-Baraa bin Malik group as terror organizations.

In addition, the Sudan Liberation Movement group headed by Abdel Wahid al-Nur declined to endorse the shared outlook with the Democratic Bloc at the latest talks in Addis Ababa, stating differences regarding the clear removal of the NCP, the Islamic Group, and their associated entities.

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Human rights organization calls on NBA to address UAE connections and involvement in Sudan crisis

June 10, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – Human Rights Watch stated on Wednesday that the National Basketball Association faces the risk of "sportswashing" the human rights image of the United Arab Emirates through an expanded financial alliance with the government of this Gulf nation.

A human rights organization called on the NBA to leverage the prominent stage of the upcoming 2026 NBA Finals to address the United Arab Emirates' track record on domestic issues and its suspected support for the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.

"Amid growing proof of the UAE's military backing for Sudan's violent Rapid Support Forces, the NBA will feature Emirates logos prominently during the 2026 NBA Finals," stated Joey Shea, Senior Researcher from the United Arab Emirates at Human Rights Watch.

"Rather than employing basketball to cover up UAE violations, the NBA ought to seize this prominent platform to address the nation's human rights situation, specifically highlighting the UAE's involvement in Sudan," Shea remarked.

Over the past five years, the NBA has entered into several sponsorship deals with UAE officials and government-affiliated businesses, such as a long-term agreement with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and a significant ad partnership with Emirates Airlines.

Human Rights Watch reported that it has newly uncovered proof indicating that Colombian private security personnel, employed by a firm based in the United Arab Emirates, passed through Emirati military bases prior to being sent to Sudan to assist the Rapid Support Forces.

A human rights organization stated that this transfer serves as additional proof that the UAE is significantly supporting the RSF's ability to carry out war crimes during its conflict with the Sudanese armed forces.

The United Arab Emirates has firmly rejected claims of offering military aid to the RSF, asserting that its help to the area is solely for humanitarian purposes.

The international press, UN officials, and advocacy groups for human rights have consistently recorded the movement of arms, individuals, and additional assistance from the UAE towards the RSF during the past three years.

Sudan's ongoing conflict has led to a major human crisis, with 14 million individuals driven from their residences and 4.4 million forced to leave the nation's territory.

Human Rights Watch said it wrote to the NBA outlining its concerns and asking if the league had agreed to any clauses restricting its freedom to speak out publicly on UAE abuses, but the basketball association has not responded.

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Sudan Importers Accuse Government Bans of Fueling Currency Collapse and Inflation

June 10, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese National Chamber of Importers has accused the government of causing increased inflation and the decline in the value of the national currency, after an April order prohibited the importation of numerous products.

In late April, the Sudanese government banned the importation of more than 40 high-end and unnecessary items. This action was intended to reduce speculative activities in unofficial currency exchange markets, enhance local production, and strengthen the economic situation.

Nevertheless, the Sudanese pound hit a historic low on Wednesday, as the U.S. dollar was exchanged for approximately 4,700 pounds, representing its greatest decline so far. This downturn is fueled by the continuous conflict, declining exports, and a growing import cost.

The traders' association called on the government to quickly lift the restriction, stating that the measure had not succeeded in stabilizing the currency, caused price increases, and lowered public income.

Al-Sadiq Jalal al-Deen Saleh, leader of the National Chamber of Importers, informed journalists on Wednesday that evidence showed the decision did not work. He mentioned that the chamber had earlier advised the prime minister through a letter regarding the financial consequences.

Salih mentioned that the order overlooked the main factors behind the pound's drop, which he pointed out were speculative activities in the market and increased appetite for foreign exchange. He added that the administration addressed the surface issues instead of tackling the underlying reasons for the crisis.

He stated that prohibiting 46 products would not reduce the demand for foreign exchange or steady the local currency. Rather, it could result in monopolistic situations as importers exit the market, causing product scarcity and increased costs.

Banned items made up approximately 11% of overall imports in 2025 yet generated more than 38% of the customs and tax income gathered at port facilities, according to Salih, who cautioned that a decline in such revenue could increase the budget shortfall.

Salih further cautioned that the limitations would push illegal trading and trafficking across Sudan's weakly controlled frontiers to satisfy economic needs. He claimed that the prohibition serves just a limited number of individuals, generating income at the cost of buyers and the national budget.

According to data collected by specialist market departments on May 24, Salih stated that prices have increased significantly following the implementation of the ban. Local cement costs went up by 22 percent, Egyptian pottery by 42 percent, rice by 98 percent, and Egyptian instant noodles by 54 percent.

He attributed the current price hikes to a psychological reaction as traders and consumers stockpile goods in anticipation of shortages. Salih warned that steeper price increases are likely as supply scarcity worsens and market competition decreases.

Additionally, Salih pointed out that the currency rate declined from approximately 4,100 pounds for one dollar at the time of the announcement to roughly 4,770 pounds on Wednesday, which he used as proof that the restriction did not succeed in stabilizing the foreign exchange sector.

Salih once again urged the government to reassess the policy and implement actions aimed at addressing fundamental economic disparities instead of limiting commerce. He stated that the chamber would remain against the decision to safeguard market balance and national income.

The interim government announced Presidential Order Number 174 from 2026 in April aimed at prohibiting the entry of high-end and unnecessary goods.

The prohibition stemmed from suggestions made by a group assigned to halt the drop in the local currency, directives issued by the Senior Economic Panel, and an analysis provided by the Department of Industry and Commerce.

The regulation applied to over 40 products, such as bottled milk, excluding powdered and baby formulas, certain processed goods, cookies, candies, jellies, mineral and fizzy drinks, pre-mixed fruit beverages, pottery, and granite.

As per the Central Bank of Sudan's 2025 foreign trade data report, Sudan's exports reached $2.64 billion, whereas imports amounted to $6.49 billion, leading to a trade gap of $3.86 billion.

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Five killed in El Obeid as Rapid Support Forces drones strike

June 10, 2026 (EL OBEID) – According to the Sudan Doctors Network, five individuals lost their lives and twelve more sustained injuries on Wednesday when drones operated by the Rapid Support Forces struck civilian locations in North Kordofan State.

El Obeid has emerged as a center for sophisticated military activities conducted by the army, focusing on regions in Southern and Western Kordofan along with the Darfur area. The city has repeatedly been subjected to drone strikes by the RSF, resulting in many civilian deaths and significant destruction of marketplaces and public infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals.

The Sudan Doctors Network stated in a release that a drone attacked the Dalil graveyard during a funeral ceremony, resulting in four deaths and seven injured individuals. As per the organization, a separate assault hit a gas station within the city, causing five people to suffer severe wounds.

The declaration highlighted increasing concerns that the number of casualties might increase, due to the ongoing attack on residential zones and community buildings within the city over the past few days.

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In another event, the network stated that a truck driver lost his life after his vehicle, carrying provisions, came under fire in the Jebel Kordofan region. The group referred to this occurrence as an explicit assault on both civilians and essential delivery routes that communities depend upon for fundamental necessities.

The declaration criticized the "systematic bombing" conducted by the RSF against civilian targets in El Obeid. It further stated that attacking civilians, public buildings, and food transportation vehicles represents an obvious breach of international humanitarian law.

The group placed full blame on the RSF leadership for these assaults, urging the global community and human rights groups to swiftly intervene to safeguard residents and stop incidents that endanger lives and intensify the humanitarian situation.

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US Senators Push Bill to Label Sudan's Warring Factions as Terrorists

June 10, 2026 (WASHINGTON) – A coalition of U.S. senators from both major political parties has proposed fresh legislation seeking to bring an end to the fighting in Sudan, with a provision requiring the Biden government to assess if the conflicting groups meet the criteria for being designated as international terror entities.

A bill named the "Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation in Sudan Act of 2026," also known as the "PEACE in Sudan Act," mandates the Secretary of State, along with input from the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General, to carry out a legal review of Sudanese military groups. They have to "assess if any armed group in Sudan fulfills the requirements for being classified as a specially designated global terrorist" according to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The government is required to present a confidential report detailing its conclusions and specify its intended measures to the Congressional Committee on Foreign Relations and the Judiciary within 90 days following the law's implementation. . Although the proposed text does not directly identify any particular group for instant classification, it places all combatant groups under review.

The political initiative follows previous efforts led by Republican Senator Jim Risch, the top-ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who proposed the legislation. Risch has consistently urged the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be classified as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), describing their activities in Darfur as genocidal. He revived these calls at the beginning of 2026 after the United States labeled the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist.

The SDGT label enables the U.S. government to seize all assets and interests within U.S. control and prevent financial activities. The FTO designation adds further legal consequences, classifying the provision of "material support" — like money, instruction, or supply chains — as illegal under American legislation, along with subjecting overseas organizations interacting with the group to indirect punishments.

The Department of State would also have to submit periodic updates regarding human rights abuses that occurred after the conflict began on April 15, 2023. These evaluations should record the involvement of underage fighters, the employment of hunger and sexual assault as tools of conflict, assaults on medical centers, and violence driven by ethnic motives.

The executive branch has 180 days to present a plan aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire and a political resolution. This necessitates strong collaboration with global diplomatic organizations, particularly the Quad made up of the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Quintet consisting of the African Union, IGAD, the Arab League, the European Union, and the United Nations.

The legislation grants the president authority to enact property seizures and travel restrictions against any foreign individual who hinders peace initiatives, destabilizes the shift toward civil rule, or provides arms to those involved in hostilities. .

The legislative measures involve extending the term of the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan by five years. It also halts non-humanitarian assistance and directs U.S. representatives at global financial organizations to reject debt forgiveness or rebuilding loans for the Sudanese administration until a confirmed peace accord is established and abuses stop.

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Sudan Calls on IAEA to Aid Reconstruction of War-Devastated Cancer Centers

June 10, 2026 (VIENNA) – On Tuesday, a Sudanese representative urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to assist Sudan in reviving cancer diagnosis and therapy facilities at state-run centers impacted by conflict, as well as aid in setting up three additional centers.

The healthcare infrastructure of Sudan, which had previously experienced insufficient funding and lack of supplies, has undergone extensive damage as a result of the fighting that began in April 2023. Medical facilities have been robbed, and healthcare workers have been forced to leave their positions.

Magdi Ahmed Mofadal, Sudan's ambassador to the United Nations and head of the country's delegation at international bodies in Vienna, expressed these comments during his attendance at the IAEA Board of Governors session taking place between June 8 and 12, 2026.

The Department of State mentioned in a press release that Mofadal called on the organization and participating countries to back Sudan's initiatives aimed at reviving cancer diagnosis and therapy facilities in areas impacted by conflict, such as the National Cancer Institute located in Wad Madani, Khartoum's Radiological and Isotope Center, and Shendi University.

The declaration mentioned that the envoy sought support from the IAEA and participating nations to assist in setting up three additional facilities in remote regions.

Mofadal shared updates regarding the initiative to revive radiotherapy facilities at the National Cancer Institute in Wad Madani, stating that the initial stage has now been finished. Continuous efforts are being made to acquire diagnostic and radiotherapy machinery, such as a linear accelerator for the facility.

The institution, which had its equipment stolen after the Rapid Support Forces took control of Gezira state, is among the most essential centers for cancer care in Sudan. It once treated hundreds of patients each day from neighboring regions such as Khartoum and was recognized for offering high-quality free medical services.

Mofadal also called on IAEA member countries, along with regional and global financial organizations, to back the "Atoms for Food" program, initiated by the organization in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization.

He mentioned that Sudan anticipates welcoming a technical team from the IAEA to evaluate the condition of the Atomic Energy Commission and associated national organizations, identify their immediate requirements, and create a strategy for restoration and skill development in areas such as farming, animal husbandry, fishing, water management, and food security.

The Foods from Atoms program seeks to offer nations customized, innovative approaches through the use of nuclear technology to increase agricultural output, strengthen environmental conservation, minimize food loss, elevate dietary quality, and address the impacts of climate change.

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