As Sudan’s war deepens, paramilitary forces claimed major battlefield gains in Kordofan while a deadly cholera outbreak escalated in Khartoum, killing 70 people in just two days.

Sudan’s Ministry of Health reported 70 deaths and over 2,100 new cholera cases in just two days across Khartoum. The outbreak has worsened due to RSF-attributed drone strikes disabling water and electricity systems. The capital alone accounts for 90% of new infections.

Since August 2024, more than 65,000 cases and 1,700 deaths have been recorded across 12 states. UN officials warn of significant underreporting, estimating over 8,500 likely cases. The onset of the rainy season in June may accelerate the spread further.

Vaccination Begins as Aid Falls Short

UN agencies have begun emergency vaccination in Jebel Awlia, south of Khartoum. The WHO delivered 22 metric tons of cholera response supplies. UNICEF estimates over one million children are at risk. Yet access to clean water remains limited, worsening the crisis.

Eatizaz Yousif of the International Rescue Committee called the situation “the brink of a large-scale public health disaster.”

The war, entering its third year, has split Sudan in two. The army holds central, eastern, and northern regions, while the RSF dominates Darfur and much of the south. The conflict, rooted in a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has killed tens of thousands and created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, according to the UN.