Al Jazeera News Updates UN: 'Even darker hell' in Sudan, Israel returns Palestinian bodies to Gaza
Oct 31, 2025
The podcast highlights alarming UN warnings about the devastating siege in Al-Fasha, causing mass displacement. Conflict extends into North Kordofan with fierce clashes and threats to humanitarian efforts. An emergency UN meeting addresses these crises while Sudan's ambassador blames foreign financing. In a significant development, Israel returns 30 Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal, despite ongoing restrictions on aid, leaving many in dire conditions.
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Al Fasha's Humanitarian Collapse
- Al Fasha has descended into an "even darker hell" after 500 days of siege by the RSF, forcing mass escape and long treks to Tawila.
- Over 652,000 internally displaced people are now in Tawila, and the UN warns of broader displacement in North Kordofan.
Atrocities Drive New Displacement
- Fighting and alleged atrocities by the RSF in Bara and North Kordofan are triggering fresh displacement and endangering relief efforts.
- An emergency UN Security Council meeting condemned the assault while Sudan accused the UAE of financing the RSF, a claim the UAE rejects.
Bodies Returned Amid Aid Restrictions
- Israel has returned the bodies of 30 Palestinian prisoners to Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal that also includes prisoner exchanges.
- Despite the deal, Israel continues to limit humanitarian aid into Gaza, leaving civilians short of food, water, and medicine.