In 2024, the number of attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in conflict zones reached a record level – more than 3,600. Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar and Sudan were the most affected.
Due to cuts in US aid, $98 million worth of food rations, enough for 3. 5 million people, are spoiling in warehouses. The Trump administration has cut programs, and supplies may be disposed of.
In 2024, more than 295 million people in 53 countries suffered from acute hunger. The worst situation was in Gaza and Sudan due to conflicts, economic shocks and weather.
Due to Trump's sanctions against ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, the tribunal is unable to perform basic tasks. Khan has lost access to email and his accounts are frozen.
The Sudanese army announced the interception of drones flying to the Flamingo naval base in Port Sudan. The city is suffering from attacks, including from the RSF, which has led to damage.
Numerous explosions have been heard in the Sudanese city of Port Sudan, where hundreds of thousands of people have found refuge. The attacks began on Sunday and have drawn condemnation from neighboring countries and the UN.
The New York Times and The New Yorker received 7 Pulitzer Prizes for journalism. Reports on the assassination attempt on Trump, the conflict in Sudan, and coverage of freedom of speech issues were recognized.
Due to lack of funding, including from the US, millions of refugees will be at risk of violence and exploitation. The UN calls for increased humanitarian aid to prevent a catastrophe.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service in St George's Chapel in Windsor. Most members of the royal family were present, with the exception of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
The US voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe, which condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine. The resolution mentions Russian aggression and the establishment of a tribunal.
RSF military forces attacked the city of El Fasher and refugee camps in Darfur, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 people. The conflict in Sudan has been ongoing since April 2023.
Due to the escalation of the conflict and famine in South Sudan, 7. 7 million people need help. The UN reports that the situation has reached a critical level, especially in the Greater Upper Nile region.
Riek Machar, a longtime rival of President Salva Kiir, has been placed under house arrest. The UN mission called on the parties to exercise restraint amid rising tensions in the country.
The Sudanese army recaptured Khartoum airport from the Rapid Support Forces and surrounded them south of the capital. The war has led to the deaths of tens of thousands and the displacement of more than 12 million people.
The Sudanese military has taken control of a number of important facilities in Khartoum, including the central bank and intelligence headquarters. This comes after a promise to completely liberate the country.
The Sudanese army has established full control over the presidential palace in Khartoum, which may accelerate the capture of central Sudan. The war with the Rapid Support Forces continues.
The Sudanese army has approached 500 meters to the presidential palace in Khartoum, which is controlled by the RSF. Fierce fighting is taking place between the army and the militia.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The list includes countries from both the red and orange zones.
The UN has allocated $110 million for urgent humanitarian needs worldwide due to the freezing of US foreign aid. The funds will be directed to countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, including Sudan, where a humanitarian crisis is ongoing.
In the city of Omdurman, a military plane crashed near Wadi Said airport, killing 46 people. Among the victims was Major General Bahr Ahmed, and 10 people were injured.
The Sudanese paramilitary forces RSF and their allies have signed an agreement to establish a parallel government in Nairobi. This comes amid a two-year civil war that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives.
The Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed more than 200 civilians in three days in areas without a military presence. The attacks took place 85 kilometers from Khartoum, where villagers were shot dead as they attempted to flee across the Nile River.
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with the merchant ship Besiktas-M near Port Said in the Mediterranean Sea. The incident damaged several rooms on board the American ship.
The Sudanese Foreign Minister says the agreement on the establishment of a Russian naval base remains in force. Russia may receive a gas station on the Red Sea in exchange for weapons.
On February 12, the world celebrates the World Day of Reproductive Health, the Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, and the Day of Science and Humanism. Each holiday has a special meaning and draws attention to important social issues.
On February 13, four new romantic films will be released in Ukrainian cinemas. The premieres include a new story about Bridget Jones, a drama with Tom Hanks, and two romantic films about young lovers.
The Trump administration has frozen foreign aid programs for 90 days for review. 500,000 tons of food worth $340 million are awaiting authorization for distribution.
Shelling and air strikes in various regions of Sudan have killed at least 65 people and wounded more than 130. The attacks took place in Kadugli and Nyala, where fighting between government forces and rebels continues.
Artillery shelling of a market in the city of Omdurman killed 54 people and wounded 158. “Médecins Sans Frontières reports a critical situation in the Al-Nao hospital, where the injured are being treated.
A drone attack on the only functioning hospital in al-Fashir killed more than 70 people. The victims included patients, women and children in the emergency department.
