Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Sudan's el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse
Sudan's el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns. After attacking el-Fasher, the RSF is now besieging el-Obeid, while community survival systems that helped people survive before teeter near collapse. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan speaks to people there. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 6, 2026
Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has displaced millions of people, triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and led to widespread allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Al [] The post Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Bracing For Atrocities: US Sounds Alarm As Paramilitary Forces Encircle Key Sudanese City
The United States government has raised an urgent alarm over troop movements in Sudan, warning that mass atrocities may be imminent around the city of El Obeid. According to an official press statement released on June 22, 2026, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied groups are currently gathering troops around the strategic city. [] Bracing For Atrocities: US Sounds Alarm As Paramilitary Forces Encircle Key Sudanese City
AllAfrica
· Jul 3, 2026
Sudan: Risk of Imminent Atrocities in and Around El Obeid Requires Urgent Action
[HRW] HRW Oral Statement - Urgent Debate - HRC62
Dabanga Radio TV Online
· Jun 24, 2026
Sudan war: Int’l pressure grows as fears mount over escalation in El Obeid
International efforts to address Sudan’s deepening crisis have intensified amid growing warnings from the United... The post Sudan war: Int’l pressure grows as fears mount over escalation in El Obeid appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
The West Australian
· Jun 21, 2026
UN warns of atrocities in Sudan as RSF advances on city
The United Nations is fearful of another bloodbath in war-torn Sudan as a paramilitary group closes in on the city of El-Obeid in Kordofan state.
Qatar News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
United Nations: Sudan Remains World's Largest Displacement Crisis
Khartoum, June 22 (QNA) - The United Nations has confirmed that Sudan remains the world's largest displacement crisis, noting that at least 4.5 million Sudanese have sought refuge in other countries.
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Related coverage for "Sudan's el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse": Modern Diplomacy — Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?. Tampa Free Press — Bracing For Atrocities: US Sounds Alarm As Paramilitary Forces Encircle Key Sudanese City. AllAfrica — Sudan: Risk of Imminent Atrocities in and Around El Obeid Requires Urgent Action. Dabanga Radio TV Online — Sudan war: Int’l pressure grows as fears mount over escalation in El Obeid. The West Australian — UN warns of atrocities in Sudan as RSF advances on city. Qatar News Agency — United Nations: Sudan Remains World's Largest Displacement Crisis