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Egypt Accused of Airstrike on Sudan Border Gold Mine Killing at Least 72 Miners; Cairo Refuses to Respond
Sudan's civil legal group the "Emergency Lawyers Organization" on Sunday accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out an airstrike on an informal gold mining area along the Sudan-Egypt border, killing at least 72 civilian miners. Agence France-Presse said it was unable to independently verify the allegation, and the Egyptian military has issued no official comment. This is the second strike on the mining area this year, once again spotlighting the absence of accountability for military operati
Truth Era Newsroom · 1 viewsEgyptian Warplanes Accused of Cross-Border Airstrike on Sudanese Artisanal Gold Mine Camp; At Least 72 Miners Killed
A Sudanese local human rights organization, the "Emergency Lawyers," accused Egyptian warplanes of striking an artisanal gold mining camp in Sudan's eastern Red Sea State on Saturday, killing at least 72 unarmed gold miners, and cautioned that the death toll could rise. Neither the Egyptian government nor Sudan's de facto authorities have responded to the accusations.
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsAirstrike on Sudan Border Gold Mine Kills at Least 72, Injures Over 50; No Party Claims Responsibility
Al Jazeera English reported that a gold mine near the Sudan-Egypt border was hit by an airstrike on October 11, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50. No party has claimed responsibility for the attack so far, and the actual toll could rise further. The incident once again exposes the complete breakdown of accountability mechanisms amid external interference in Sudan's civil war, and the price paid by civilians in remote mining areas caught in the crossfire.
Truth Era Newsroom · 1 viewsAirstrike Again Hits Disputed Sudan-Egypt Border Mining Area, Killing at Least 72 Artisanal Gold Miners
A Sudanese human rights organization has accused the Egyptian Air Force of conducting an airstrike on a remote mining area south of the Hala'ib Triangle, killing at least 72 artisanal gold miners. This is the second such attack in the region this year. Set against the backdrop of Sudan's civil war and the gold smuggling economy, the incident exposes the collective civilian cost of regional military powers using force to advance cross-border resource control, while also laying bare the imbalance
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsSudan-Egypt Border Airstrike Kills at Least 13 Miners; Perpetrator and Exact Location Remain Unknown
A medical group disclosed that an airstrike occurred in the Sudan-Egypt border region, killing at least 13 miners in the incident. Which party carried out the attack, which side of the border the incident took place on, and the nationality and identity of the victims have not yet been verified.
Truth Era Newsroom · 3 viewsSudan Displaced Persons Camp Hit by Drone Strike, 41 Killed; Systemic Silence of International Mechanisms Breeds Ongoing Tragedy
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces launched a drone strike on a displaced persons camp in Blue Nile State, killing 41 civilians, including 8 children. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs expressed being "deeply shocked." The civil war, now nearly three years old, has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and displaced more than 14 million people, described by the United Nations as "one of the world's worst humanitarian crises," yet the international response has bee
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsDrone Strike in Sudan's Blue Nile State Kills 30 Displaced Civilians, Renewing Focus on Cross-Border Conflict and Accountability Gap
A drone strike in Wad Madani Province of Sudan's Blue Nile State killed at least 30 displaced people, including 26 women and 4 children. The provincial governor alleged the drone was "launched from inside Ethiopian territory," bringing the cross-border dispute between Sudan and Ethiopia back into focus. This civil war, which has caused more than 200,000 deaths, continues to linger on the margins of international attention and accountability.
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsFrom the Deaths of Journalists in Gaza to Sudanese Civilians' Self-Rescue: How the Nobel Peace Prize Frontrunners Reflect the Cracks in the World Order
The Norwegian Nobel Committee received a total of 287 nominations this year, and the Peace Prize laureate is set to be announced in Oslo. Data from the Committee to Protect Journalists shows that 129 journalists and media workers were killed in 2025, the highest figure in the organization's more than three decades of record-keeping, with Gaza described as the deadliest war zone for journalists in modern history. As the Western-led international order continues to face mounting pressure, five fro
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsDarfur Sanctions Mechanism Extended by Two Months; US Proposal to Expand to Entire Country Vetoed by China and Russia
The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted Resolution 2830, extending the Darfur sanctions mechanism—which has been in operation for over twenty years—until December 11, while rejecting the US proposal to expand the arms embargo to all of Sudan. Since the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces erupted into war in April 2023, at least 59,000 people have been killed and approximately 13 million displaced, with famine gripping parts of the country. Over twenty years of targeted sanctio
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsSudanese army shoots down RSF drones over Khartoum as three-and-a-half-year war remains an international blind spot
Sudan's army said Thursday that it had shot down all drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces over Omdurman, north of the capital, Khartoum. Since the war began in April 2023, the conflict has killed tens of thousands and triggered the world's largest hunger and displacement crisis, yet international attention and diplomatic engagement remain profoundly out of proportion to its scale.
Truth Era Newsroom · 2 viewsWestern Aid Cuts to Sudan Force Closure of Dozens of Medical Facilities as US Simultaneously Pushes for UN Sanctions
Substantial cuts in US aid to Sudan, coupled with reductions from several major European donor countries, are pushing Sudan's remaining medical infrastructure toward collapse—36 medical facilities and sites supported by the International Rescue Committee have been forced to close, leaving approximately 470,000 people without access to basic medical services. Even as it cuts humanitarian funding, the US has urged the UN to impose sanctions on both warring parties in Sudan; the gap between punitiv
Truth Era Newsroom · 25 viewsAid Funding Pullout: Dozens of Clinics Close in Sudan, Civilian Healthcare Plunges into Deeper Crisis
According to France 24, aid organizations warn that funding cuts are forcing dozens of medical clinics in Sudan to close, as the country remains mired in ongoing conflict, massive displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
Truth Era Newsroom · 38 viewsHosting Over 96,000 Sudanese Refugees; Refugees in Uganda Fly Home to 'Build Buildings for Our Country'
Uganda shelters over 96,000 refugees fleeing the war in Sudan, and a voluntary repatriation program plans to fly at least 1,300 of them back home. Engineer Jamal Mubarak, quoted by Al Jazeera, said making a living in Uganda was "not easy," yet he is determined to return home to "build buildings for our country." This repatriation underscores the structural reality of the Global South bearing the spillover costs of conflicts largely on its own.
Truth Era Newsroom · 27 viewsSudan's Rapid Support Forces Drone Strike on North Kordofan State Courthouse Kills at Least 13
According to Al Jazeera reports, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces used drones to attack a courthouse in North Kordofan State, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 20. The report noted that the paramilitary force has recently significantly increased its use of drones in areas controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Truth Era Newsroom · 37 viewsAfter USAID Shutdown, Sudanese Pregnant Women Forced to Bear Cost of US Funding Withdrawal with Three-Hour Journey
The US government's shutdown of USAID has cut off key channels for aid projects in Sudan that rely on its funding. War has created a medical crisis, and the sudden retreat of funding power has shifted the risks of clinic closures, drug shortages, and long-distance medical care onto civilians.
Truth Era Newsroom · 48 viewsIsrael's New Aviation Rules Hit Crew Members From Over Ten African Countries; Security Review Spills Over into Collective Restrictions on States Without Diplomatic Ties
According to Africanews, Israel has banned pilots and cabin crew from countries with which it has no diplomatic relations from operating commercial flights into and out of the country, citing an incident in which an Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain. The affected list covers at least 10 African countries, with dual-nationality crew members also restricted, leaving airlines scrambling to reassign staff.
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsSaudi Airports Hit for Second Consecutive Day, 14 Killed; Trump Vows to 'Soon' Decide on Strikes Against Houthis
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for two consecutive days of strikes against Riyadh International Airport, killing citizens of multiple countries and leaving at least 14 dead. As the Saudi-led coalition characterized the attacks as a "war crime" and vowed retaliation, Trump said he would "soon" decide whether to take military action against Yemen, while the British defence secretary hinted at potentially expanded backing for Saudi Arabia — placing Washington and London before concrete opt
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsRiyadh Airport Attack Kills 12: Global South Laborers Bear the Brunt, U.S. Mulls Direct Military Involvement in Yemen War
The Houthi armed group has claimed responsibility for an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 300. According to the Times of India, two-thirds of the dead were migrant laborers from countries including Bangladesh, Palestine and Sudan. U.S. President Trump has publicly stated he is considering joining Saudi Arabia's military operations against the Houthis, opening up a policy path toward further direct involvement i
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 views12 Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack, Trump Hints U.S. May Directly Intervene in Yemen War
According to the Times of India, a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh International Airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300, with victims coming from eight countries: Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition vowed to respond under international humanitarian law, while U.S. President Trump said Washington would "soon decide" whether to join military strikes against the Houthis. The attack came
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsRiyadh Airport Attack Kills 12, Wounds Over 300: Yemen War Spillover and Risk of Western Military Intervention Escalates
Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation Authority announced on the 10th that a Houthi armed forces attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has caused at least 12 deaths and over 309 injuries, with some in critical condition. This is the Houthis' third attack on the airport this week. The strike came after Yemeni government forces launched an offensive against Houthi-controlled areas and the Saudi-led coalition intensified its airstrikes; U.S. President Trump said he is evaluating whether the
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsRiyadh Airport Attack Kills 12, Trump Hints at Possible Direct U.S. Involvement in Yemen War
An attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday killed at least 12 and injured 309. The dead included 4 Saudis, 2 Bangladeshis, and one national each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack. U.S. President Trump called the attack "unacceptable" and hinted that the United States may join strikes against the Houthis. The incident occurred amid long-stan
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsTigray Standoff Escalates as Ethiopia and Eritrea Trade Sovereign Red Lines; Four-Corner Bloc Takes Shape in the Horn of Africa
Citing anonymous security sources, AFP reported that up to 8,000 Eritrean troops are stationed in Tigray, while Ethiopia has written to the UN Security Council demanding their withdrawal; Eritrea hit back with hard-line rhetoric framed in terms of "blood and law." In parallel, the leaders of Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia issued a joint statement defining governance of the Red Sea as the "exclusive responsibility of littoral states." After securing re-election, Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed sea acces
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsCoalition Offensive in Yemen Intertwines With Houthi Counterattacks; Saudi Airport Strikes Kill Foreign Workers
As the Saudi-led coalition launched ground and air offensives along Yemen's Red Sea coast, Houthi forces claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports, killing three people from Morocco, Algeria and Sudan and injuring 36 others. The latest escalation in the coalition's years-long military intervention in Yemen is dragging the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—which carries approximately 12% of global trade—into an expanding regional conflict.
Truth Era Newsroom · 0 viewsChad Denies Role as Logistics Base for Sudan's RSF; War Accountability Contest at UN Human Rights Council
A representative of Chad, addressing the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, denied involvement in Sudan's war and pushed back against accusations that N'Djamena is serving as a logistics base for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As Sudan's war continues to unleash a massive humanitarian catastrophe, international accountability remains constrained by an imbalanced power configuration.
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