RSF hits Darfur hospital as cholera, dengue fever spread in war-torn Sudan A Sudanese medical organization said a dozen people were killed after the RSF shelled one of the last operating hospitals in El Fasher, as Sudan’s collapsing health system battles cholera and dengue fever. Sudan
In a first, ICC convicts Sudanese militia leader of Darfur war crimes Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman was found guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004. Sudan
Sudan army steps up airstrikes as Darfur siege tightens: What to know In September, a top Sudanese general announced an offensive to take back the Darfur region from the RSF, and the army is following through. Sudan
Turkey: Istanbul jolted by 5.3 magnitude earthquake, no casualties reported Turkey’s disaster management body said no casualties or significant damage were reported after the quake, which was felt in surrounding provinces. Turkey
Breaking | Last Updated: February 27, 2023, 5:04 pm US announces $444 million to Yemen as humanitarian needs soar Despite the fresh US assistance, a donors conference for Yemen raised less than one-third of what the United Nations said is needed to avert further humanitarian crisis. Yemen
Egypt's FM Shoukry visits Syria, Turkey in renewed earthquake diplomacy The top Egyptian diplomat's visit to Syria and Turkey marks a first after almost a decade. Egypt
Saudi Arabia signs $400 million deal for Ukraine aid in historic visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this was the first official visit of the Saudi foreign affairs minister in more than 30 years, and most senior for any Arab delegation since Russia's invasion last year. Legacy: Gulf
New earthquake hits Turkey’s disaster zone, killing one, trapping several The new quake collapsed several buildings in a province that is among 11 Turkish provinces that were badly hit by the massive Feb. 6 earthquakes. Turkey
Scientists: Time running out to save Istanbul from major earthquake Seismologists are calling for urgent measures to prepare Istanbul for a major earthquake expected in the near future, warning of catastrophic destruction in Turkey’s most populous city and economic capital. Turkey
A Syrian exodus: Some 30,000 refugees return home after Turkey's earthquake The UN's refugee agency stresses that Syrian refugees who visit their homeland can return to Turkey later. Turkey
Turkey bans layoffs, introduces benefits, amid mounting earthquake failures The Turkish government’s new decisions come amid mounting criticism over its failure to provide a timely and organized response to the killer earthquakes. Turkey
Reports: Saudi Arabia to deposit $1 billion in Yemen’s central bank The European Union also announced additional funding for Yemen, while a famine watchdog said that economic warfare is increasingly causing hardship for Yemenis. Legacy: Gulf
Blinken urges Turkey, Greece to end dispute in wake of earthquake goodwill Wrapping up his Greece visit, the top American diplomat focused on unity among allies as the Ukraine invasion's first anniversary nears. Turkey
Powerful new earthquake hits Turkey, trapping several under rubble Another 6.4-magnitude quake struck Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, one of the worst-hit areas just two weeks ago, killing at least six people. Turkey
248 hours after earthquake, Turkish teen rescued from rubble Aleyna Olmez, a 17-year-old girl in Kahramanmaras miraculously survived under the rubble of a collapsed building for nearly 11 days. Turkey
NATO chief in Turkey, urges swift ratification of Sweden, Finland memberships In Ankara, NATO chief made first visit after the earthquake, and pressed for Finland and Sweden to join the alliance together. Turkey
