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14-12-2025
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, condemned a drone strike on a U.N. facility in Sudan that killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and wounded eight others. The strike occurred in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of Kordofan, where the U.N. Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is deployed. The Sudanese military blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group at war with the army, for the attack. Guterres called for those responsible to be held accountable and urged an immediate ceasefire to allow for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The conflict in Sudan has resulted in over 40,000 deaths, widespread atrocities, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Entities: Antonio Guterres, United Nations, Sudan, Kadugli, Kordofan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has resulted in the displacement of 12 million people, making it the world's largest displacement crisis. Despite the severity of the situation, the conflict has received relatively little international attention compared to other global crises such as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. The conflict began in April 2023 when an alliance between Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) collapsed. The fighting has resulted in significant human rights violations, including mass rape, ethnic targeting, and systematic looting. The international community has been criticized for its paralysis in responding to the crisis, with some attributing this to the lack of great-power competition or regional contestation. The article highlights the need for immediate action to address the crisis, including an investigation into crimes against humanity and holding perpetrators accountable.
Entities: Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, Rep. Chris Smith, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
The UK has sanctioned four senior commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged atrocities committed in El Fasher, North Darfur, including mass killings, systematic sexual violence, and deliberate attacks on civilians. The sanctioned commanders include Deputy commander Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, Major General Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed, Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, and Field Commander Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed. The RSF has been battling the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of Sudan since April 2023, with recent gains in West Kordofan and the oil-rich town of Heglieg.
Entities: Sudan, UK, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
Border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand have continued into their second week despite US President Donald Trump's claim that a truce had been agreed upon. The conflict, rooted in a colonial-era demarcation dispute along their 800km border, has displaced around 800,000 people and resulted in at least 25 deaths, including 14 Thai soldiers and 11 Cambodian civilians. Both sides blame each other for the violence, with each claiming self-defense and accusing the other of attacking civilians. The Thai military has imposed an overnight curfew in parts of Sa Kaeo and Trat provinces as the fighting intensifies. Affected civilians, such as 63-year-old Sean Leap, express sadness and worry over the ongoing conflict and its impact on their homes and livelihoods.
Entities: Cambodia, Thailand, Donald Trump, Sean Leap, Banteay Meanchey • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
A severe winter storm hit the Gaza Strip, killing 14 people, including an eight-month-old infant who died of hypothermia. The storm caused widespread flooding, inundating the low-lying coast and damaging thousands of tents and buildings already weakened by two years of Israeli bombardment. The Gaza Interior Ministry reported the death toll, and the humanitarian crisis was exacerbated by Israeli restrictions hampering the response efforts.
Entities: Gaza Strip, Israel, Gaza Interior Ministry, Yeganeh Torbati, Hazem Balousha • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
