Al Jazeera News Updates Attacks escalate in Sudan's el-Fasher, Migrant boat sinks near Thailand-Malaysia border
Nov 9, 2025
A wave of brutal violence escalates in al-Fashir, North Darfur, prompting mass evacuations as tensions rise. Meanwhile, a tragic maritime disaster unfolds near the Thailand-Malaysia border, with hundreds of asylum seekers missing after a migrant boat capsizes. In the Philippines, nearly a million people are evacuated ahead of the powerful super typhoon Feng Wong. As Iraq gears up for parliamentary elections, security forces launch early voting, setting the stage for a critical political shift.
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Recovered Remains Linked To Ceasefire Terms
- Hamas reported retrieving remains of an Israeli soldier near Rafah believed to be Officer Hadar Goldin.
- The body is among five remaining to be returned to Israel under the ceasefire and is due to be transported imminently.
Escalation And Mass Displacement In Al-Fashir
- The UN Rights Office reports brutal attacks have escalated in al-Fashir over the past ten days after the RSF seized North Darfur's capital.
- Tens of thousands have fled, with UNHCR and reports noting urgent needs and large displaced populations arriving exhausted to camps.
Survivors' Long Walk To Overcrowded Camps
- Army Chief Abdul Fattah al-Burhan met people who fled al-Fashir after its seizure by the RSF, many walking for days.
- Around 82,000 escaped, arriving to overcrowded camps with urgent medical needs after a long siege and takeover.