Al Jazeera News Updates Civilians trapped in Sudan's el-Fasher, Gaza schools begin to reopen
Nov 2, 2025
This brief news update highlights the grave situation in North Darfur, where RSF fighters are accused of horrific violence against civilians. In Gaza, there's a cautious effort to reopen schools after extensive destruction, with students sharing their hopes to overcome two years of disrupted education. The search for Israeli captives continues as Israel permits heavy machinery into the region to aid recovery efforts. Meanwhile, unrest looms in Tanzania following recent elections, raising questions about the political landscape.
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Escalation And International Calls For Ceasefire
- Witnesses report RSF fighters burned bodies and committed killings and looting after seizing North Darfur's capital.
- International actors call for an immediate ceasefire and urge the RSF to stop ethnic retribution and violence.
Heavy Machinery Used To Recover Captives' Bodies
- Israel allowed heavy machinery into Gaza to help locate bodies of Israeli captives using equipment from Egypt.
- Under the ceasefire, Hamas is set to hand over the remaining eleven bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and bodies.
Children Return To Reopening Schools In Gaza
- Students and teachers at an UNRWA school in Al-Nusayrat are trying to restore normalcy after two years without school.
- Displacement and damaged or repurposed school buildings forced children to fetch water, get food, or play until schools began a gradual reopening.