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02-11-2025
The Sudanese city of el-Fasher has been captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, leading to the displacement of over 60,000 people. The UN refugee agency reports that those fleeing face harassment, extortion, and abuse along the way to the town of Tawila. The RSF has denied allegations of ethnically motivated killings, but has detained one of its militiamen accused of summary executions. The conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and 12 million displaced people, with the UN describing it as the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The takeover of el-Fasher has reinforced the geographic split in the country, with the RSF controlling western Sudan and the army holding the capital, Khartoum, and eastern regions.
Entities: el-Fasher, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), UN refugee agency, Tawila, Darfur • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-11-2025
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has won the presidential election with 98% of the votes, amid widespread unrest and violence that has left hundreds dead or injured. The opposition has rejected the results, citing a lack of transparency and democracy. International observers have expressed concern over the situation, with the UN chief calling for calm. The government has downplayed the violence and extended a curfew to quell the unrest.
Entities: Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania, Tundu Lissu, Luhaga Mpina, Jacobs Mwambegele • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-11-2025
Satellite images analyzed by Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab indicate that mass killings are continuing in and around El-Fasher, Sudan, after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized the city. The RSF has been accused of summary executions, sexual violence, and other atrocities. The situation is described as 'apocalyptic' by Germany's top diplomat, with tens of thousands trapped and over 65,000 people fleeing. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has led to a massive humanitarian crisis, with both the RSF and the Sudanese army accused of war crimes.
Entities: El-Fasher, Sudan, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Yale University, Germany • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-11-2025
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, reported that around 700 people were killed in three days of protests following the presidential election, in which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won an emphatic victory. The opposition claimed that the election was marred by violence, ballot stuffing, and voter suppression. The government imposed an internet blackout and curfew, and security forces clashed with protesters, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The UN and Amnesty International reported lower death tolls, but the opposition and diplomatic sources corroborated the higher figures. The election was criticized for excluding main opposition candidates, who were either jailed or barred from standing.
Entities: Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Chadema, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform