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The victims of the massacre of El Fasher testify to the atrocities suffered a year after the massacre. Are Sudanese war criminals in Chad likely to escape ICC justice? The withdrawal from Chad, which would not be effective until July 2027, could complicate investigations and prosecutions.
New "large scale" atrocities could happen again in Sudan, such as those committed during the capture of El Fasher by paramilitary forces a year ago, on Monday alert the member states of the Coalition for the Prevention of Atrocities and Justice in Sudan.
One year of the fall of El Fasher in Sudan, this city in Northern Darfur taken by the rapid support forces. At least 6,000 civilians were killed by rebel troops when they entered this strategic city. According to many observers, further massacres could be repeated with impunity.
New "great" atrocities could happen again in the Sudan, such as those committed during the capture of El-Fasher by paramilitary forces a year ago, on Monday alert the States members of the Coalition for the Prevention of Atrocities and Justice in the Sudan.
Vincent Dalonneau, Director of the Sudan Program of Handicap International, is our guest.
Of the 287 candidates competing for the Nobel Peace Prize 2026, awarded in Norway on Friday, there are 79 organisations, NGOs or institutions working in the shadows, while there is an increasing number of conflict zones. The ICC, Save the children, see even the ISS, a preview of the favourites for the most prestigious prize in the world.
Riyadh claimed on Thursday that the Houthis targeted an electrical infrastructure feeding the Prophet's mosque in the holy city of Medina. Yemen, Qatar, Turkey, Sudan and the Arab League condemned the attack, while Yemeni pro-Iranian rebels denied any responsibility.
In Sudan, the pound has lost almost half its value since the beginning of the summer in the army-controlled areas. A fall in the price of basic necessities and aggravates the difficulties of the population.
In Ethiopia, an Ethiopian rebel leader announced an alliance of seven armed groups, with the stated aim of overthrowing the ruling party of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and establishing a transitional government. As war rages in neighbouring Sudan, fears arise that these isolated armed conflicts in Ethiopia will degenerate into a regional war. Tom Canetti, France 24 correspondent in Addis Ababa.
The Sudan war has had its impact on the economy: since the beginning of the summer, the Sudanese pound has lost nearly half its value in the army-controlled areas, increasing the cost of basic necessities and aggravating the difficulties of the populations already affected by the conflict.
The United States threatened the South Sudanese authorities, which could become the target of sanctions if nothing was done to improve the humanitarian situation in the country, where 10 million people needed help. A particularly harsh press release was issued on Sunday, 20 September, by the African Affairs Bureau of the US State Department. The details of Bastien Renouil, France 24 correspondent in Nairobi.
The United States threatens the South Sudanese authorities with sanctions if it does not act to improve the humanitarian situation. Nearly 10 million people would need help. Washington hardens the tone in a statement published Sunday.
The 81st UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday in New York. The Heads of State and Government followed each other in the rostrum, in the midst of growing tensions and divisions, as wars continued in the Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine. In his speech, Trump said that an agreement with Iran would be reached after the mid-term elections.
The UN General Assembly opens on Tuesday 22 September with a speech by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose term ends at the end of the year. Many topics will be discussed, such as the war in Ukraine, the war in Sudan, and the protections against pandemics, which must also be reviewed or decided upon. Olivier Weber, a great reporter, former diplomat and author of "Angels and Ogres".
In South Sudan, the food crisis is worsening. Nearly 7.8 million people, or more than half of the population, face acute food insecurity. The growing El Niño climate phenomenon could further exacerbate the situation by increasing the risk of drought and flooding in several regions of East Africa.
