The U.S. Department of State has publicly denounced the human rights abuses occurring in Sudan, particularly in West Darfur State, where violence has been escalating for two months. The statement highlighted concerns over sexual violence and the targeting of civilians based on ethnicity by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied militias. The situation in West Darfur recently worsened with the abduction and murder of the state governor, Khamis Abdullah Abbkar, an act attributed to RSF soldiers and associated Arab militias. VOA journalist Nabeel Biajo interviewed Samah Salman, a strategic analyst and president of the U.S.-Educated Sudanese Association, to discuss the implications of the U.S. statement.

The article is an interview conducted by VOA's Nabeel Biajo with Edward Thomas, a scholar of Sudan and South Sudan, discussing the legacy of Ustaz Mahmoud Mohamed Taha, a Sudanese religious reformer and leader of the Republican Brothers and Sisters movement. The interview marks the 38th anniversary of Taha's execution and explores his contributions to promoting an inclusive interpretation of Islam, his opposition to legal discrimination, and his relevance to Sudan's current political struggles against military authoritarianism. The article also touches on the historical context of Taha's execution by the regime of Jaafar Nimeiry and reflects on how Taha's ideas resonate with contemporary movements for democracy and human rights in Sudan.

Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has issued decrees to dissolve the Rapid Support Forces and repeal the law that established the military arm in 2017. Sudanese legal expert Salman Mohamed Salman, who has written a book on the paramilitary force and is the chairman of the University of Khartoum Council, believes that these decisions will be difficult to implement and could exacerbate the violence between the army and the paramilitaries. This situation poses a challenge to achieving a peaceful resolution. Salman shared his insights with VOA's Nabeel Biajo.

A UN report details ongoing violence and human rights abuses in South Sudan, including brutal attacks, sexual crimes, and forced displacement, despite a 2018 peace deal. The government, while claiming progress, threatens to limit the U.N. Human Rights Commission's mandate. Activists doubt the government's commitment to addressing these issues, citing a lack of resources for investigations and the disappearance of local rights reports.

The World Report 2024 by Human Rights Watch focuses on the severe human rights crises in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Sudan and Ethiopia. The report details wartime atrocities, including mass killings in West Darfur State, Sudan, and widespread rights abuses in Ethiopia. It also points out the lack of sufficient international aid and the impact on civilians. Mausi Segun, HRW Africa Director, discussed these issues with VOA’s Nabeel Biajo, calling for global and regional efforts to ensure accountability, protect civilians, and enhance humanitarian assistance.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in South Sudan has called for increased financial assistance to support individuals fleeing the conflict in Sudan. The number of refugees crossing into South Sudan has been rising since the conflict began in April of the previous year. The report, delivered by VOA's Nabeel Biajo from Washington, emphasizes the urgent need for aid to manage the growing refugee situation and provide relief to those affected by the ongoing war in Sudan.

Peter Tingwa, an expert in post-conflict elections, discusses the importance of the election commission in building confidence for the upcoming December vote in South Sudan. In an interview with VOA's Nabeel Biajo, Tingwa, who has experience with United Nations missions and is a retired professor of agriculture, emphasizes the critical role that the election commission plays in ensuring a successful democratic process in post-conflict regions. His insights are based on his extensive experience in countries such as Somalia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

The article discusses the ongoing efforts in shuttle diplomacy to resolve the conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. A recent deal reached on Tuesday is seen as a positive step towards peace. Nureldin Satti, the former Sudanese Ambassador to the United States and a member of the civilian coalition Taqadum, is currently in Nairobi. In an interview with VOA's Nabeel Biajo, Satti expresses hope that the leaders of the paramilitary group and the regular army can be brought together for peace talks to further the progress made by the recent agreement.

The article discusses the efforts of the Coordination of Civilian Democratic Forces, Taqadum, in facilitating dialogue to resolve conflicts in Sudan. Taqadum has engaged in discussions with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), as well as regional leaders and the chairman of the regional body IGAD in Djibouti. The coalition is advocating for the SAF to participate in talks to end the ongoing conflict. VOA's Nabeel Biajo interviewed Salman Mohamed Salman, an RSF expert and president of the University of Khartoum Council, to provide further analysis on the situation.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate is calling on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the international community to protect civilians and journalists in Jazeera state, where the RSF has taken control from the Sudan Armed Forces. The syndicate emphasizes the need for safe passages for those seeking to leave conflict zones. VOA journalist Nabeel Biajo interviewed Abdel Moneim Abu Idriss, the president of the syndicate, who is currently trapped in Jazeera state, highlighting the urgent situation on the ground.