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The suffering of Sudanese women is exacerbated by the war.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned that the suffering of women in Sudan is worsening as the war continues, noting that thousands of displaced people have returned to Khartoum despite the destruction and deteriorating services. Andrew Saperton, UNFPA's Deputy Executive Director for Management, said the health system is under immense pressure, warning that funding shortfalls could force the Fund to reduce protection and health services unless urgent support is provided.

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Financial arrears force the closure of the Khartoum Atomic Energy Hospital.

The Media and Public Relations Department at Khartoum Oncology Hospital (Al-Dura) announced that the hospital's continued closure due to outstanding payments is threatening the lives of hundreds of cancer patients, calling on relevant authorities to intervene urgently and reopen it. The department warned that the suspension of chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions will endanger patients, emphasizing that while financial issues can be resolved through negotiation, lives cannot be compensated for, nor can treatment be delayed.

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Kuwait suspends airport flights after Iranian attack

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced the activation of its emergency plan at Kuwait International Airport following an attack on Terminal 1 (T1) by drones and missiles, which it attributed to "Iranian aggression." The attack caused significant damage to several airport facilities and resulted in injuries. Flights were suspended and diverted to alternative airports until further notice.

King Salman Center distributes sacrificial animals in Sudan

On Saturday, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributed 300 sacrificial animals to needy families in Kosti locality, White Nile State, Sudan. A total of 4,805 individuals, comprising 600 families, benefited from this distribution, which is part of the 1447 AH sacrificial animal distribution project in Sudan. This initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, to supporting needy families in Sudan and promoting social solidarity.

Calls to reveal the fate of a Sudanese journalist

The Emergency Lawyers Group demanded the immediate disclosure of the whereabouts of journalist Hassan Hamed Hamad, a presenter of local language programs on Blue Nile State Radio, and his unconditional release. He was arrested from his workplace on May 13, 2026, and taken to an unknown location. The group deemed his detention arbitrary and a case of enforced disappearance, given the absence of a warrant or judicial authorization. They held the security and military authorities in Blue Nile State fully responsible for his safety and called for an end to the harassment of media outlets and their staff.

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Khartoum teachers strike in protest over wages

A wide range of teachers in Khartoum State went on strike on Sunday, May 31, 2026, to protest low wages, deteriorating living conditions, and the non-payment of outstanding salaries, allowances, bonuses, and benefits, according to the Sudanese Teachers' Committee. The teachers demanded an increase in the minimum wage from 12,000 Sudanese pounds to 216,000 Sudanese pounds, payment of arrears, implementation of promotions, and an end to forced leave, affirming that their strike would continue until their demands were met.

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