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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 15h

No major headlines to report for today [Oct 7].

Check the quoted post below for the latest.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 1d

Today's quick update [Oct 6]:

- Clashes between SAF and RSF reported in Elfashir, North Darfur after RSF attack on the city.

- Sudan Doctors Network: 13 people killed and 19 others injured in RSF shelling on neighborhoods in Elfashir.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 1d

Today's quick update [Oct 6]:

- Clashes between SAF and RSF reported in Elfashir, North Darfur after RSF attack on the city.

- Sudan Doctors Network: 13 people killed and 19 others injured in RSF shelling on neighborhoods in Elfashir.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 2d

Elfashir Resistance Committees: RSF dropped "strange projectiles" on residential areas of the city yesterday.

- "According to eyewitnesses, the projectiles emitted a strange and strong odor, believed to contain toxic or irritating substances".

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 2d

Today's quick update [Oct 5]:

- RSF drone strike on ElObeid crop market in North Kordofan.

- RSF drone strike attempt on the city of Kosti, White Nile State, repelled by SAF anti-aircraft artillery.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 2d

Oh. my. Goddddddd 😭😭😭😭

Thanks to a VERY GENEROUS donor, we made our goal!!!! 😭🙌🏾

I honestly can’t believe it. Whoever you are, I thank you from the bottom of my heart — along w/everyone else who contributed 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

You have no idea the relief you have offered this refugee — and me!

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 3d

Today's quick update [Oct 4]:

- Heavy RSF shelling continues on Elfashir.

- RSF drone strike attempts on the city of ElObeid in North Kordofan, reported repelled by SAF anti-aircraft artillery.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 3d

At all

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 4d

and finally, this report by African civil society org Accord, also published in July, covering how Gum Arabic and livestock are financing the war.

www.accord.org.za/analysis/bey...

#KeepEyesOnSudan

Beyond Bullets and Borders: How Livestock and Gum Arabic are Financing Sudan’s War – ACCORD

While much focus has been placed on the illicit flow of headline commodities like gold or oil, Sudan’s lesser-known exports of livestock and gum Arabic are quietly fuelling the war economy

www.accord.org.za

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 4d

This report by Sudanese publication Atar (released in July) follows smuggling routes of Gum Arabic:

atarnetwork.com?p=13476

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Sudanese Gum Arabic in the Grip of War: From Supply Chains to Smuggling Routes - أتر

Executive Summary Sudan has long held the position of the world’s leading producer and exporter of gum arabic, at times supplying up to 80 per cent of the global export market. Since independence, the...

atarnetwork.com

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 4d

I've been reading up on resources being smuggled/financing the war in Sudan.

From gold to Gum Arabic to livestock.... it's insane.

In this thread, I'm going to post some articles worth reading, starting with this Reuters report from March:

www.reuters.com/world/africa...

#KeepEyesOnSudan

How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's sweets, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.

www.reuters.com

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 4d

Today's quick update [Oct 3]:

- Intense, indiscriminate RSF artillery attacks reported in Elfashir, targeting everything from residential neighborhoods to markets and shelters.

- An undetermined number of dead and injured reported.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

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#ContessaLucia superfan/ მე მხედარი, არა მეგობარი შენი. @mkhedari.bsky.social · 5d

Dear @magratgarlick.bsky.social , dear @cooljenim.bsky.social , dear Doctor @ektashahmd.bsky.social and dear @jlfrussell.bsky.social

Could you share and/donate some coins here, pretty please?

BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 5d

Hi friends 👋🏾 back w/a request on behalf of a Sudanese refugee surgeon-to be.

Surgical exam is coming up & she is w/out means to pay the (frankly insane) fee—$1700.

We need just $1024 to help her afford it. If you can help, please do: PayPal.me/BSonblast

Ven: BSonblast

#KeepEyesOnSudan

Pay Sara Elhassan using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/BSonblast and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

PayPal.me

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 5d

Hi friends 👋🏾 back w/a request on behalf of a Sudanese refugee surgeon-to be.

Surgical exam is coming up & she is w/out means to pay the (frankly insane) fee—$1700.

We need just $1024 to help her afford it. If you can help, please do: PayPal.me/BSonblast

Ven: BSonblast

#KeepEyesOnSudan

Pay Sara Elhassan using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/BSonblast and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

PayPal.me

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 5d

- Conflicting reports from Almalha, N. Darfur: locals report SAF drone strikes "on 3 sites, resulting in civilian casualties", while SAF reports targeting RSF convoy.

- RSF shelling reported on Abushok neighborhood of Elfashir.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 5d

Today's quick update [Oct 2]:

- 4 people from a single family reported killed in a drone strike on a truck west of ElObeid, North Kordofan.

- SAF drone strikes in Nyala & Elfashir, reportedly targeting RSF sites & positions.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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Miriam @miriamboosh.bsky.social · 5d

15 Irish citizens have been kidnapped by the IOF contact your local TD’s as well

Dept. of Foreign Affairs
+353 1 408 2000
dfa.ie/contact-us

Taoiseach Micheál Martin
+353 1 619 4000
@taoiseach.gov.ie

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris
+353 1 618 3805
[email protected]

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 6d

Today's quick update [Oct 1]:

- Sudan Doctors Network: 16 civilians killed and 21 injured in RSF missile [drone] strike on Elfashir.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 6d

Pay attention to the language that will be used by much of the media.

The Global Sumud Flotilla never entered Israeli waters.

They are in international waters attempting to reach Palestinian waters.

Israel is once again breaking international law

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 7d

Hi friends 👋🏾 does anyone know of any online trainings or volunteer opportunities in psychological counseling?

‎Asking for a Sudanese graduate.

‎⁦‪‬⁩ #psychology #counseling #KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 7d

- Heavy floods have affected neighborhoods and farmland across 5 states (Blue Nile, Sennar, Jezira, Khartoum, Northern).

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 7d

Today’s quick update [Sep 30]:

- SAF drone strikes reported in Elfashir, targeting RSF positions.

- RSF shelling also reported in the city, targeting a shelter; at least 6 civilians killed and more than 24 injured.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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Regina Phalange @kabbiearlish.bsky.social · 8d

People are being starved in Sudan. Children are being starved in Sudan.

BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 9d

Today's quick update [Sep 28]:

- Joint Forces report repelling RSF attack on the city of Elfashir.

- Abushok ERR: more than 73 children under 5y/o and 22 elderly people have died of malnutrition in the last 40 days.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 8d

No major headlines to report for today [Sep 29].

Check the quoted post below for the latest.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

BSonblast @bsonblast.bsky.social · 9d

Today's quick update [Sep 28]:

- Joint Forces report repelling RSF attack on the city of Elfashir.

- Abushok ERR: more than 73 children under 5y/o and 22 elderly people have died of malnutrition in the last 40 days.

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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