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Breaking The blackboard: The Toll of War on Education in Darfur and Kordofan
Since the outbreak of the Sudan war on April 15, 2023, its devastating effects on the education system have increased, with a large number of schools been closed or converted into centers to shelter displaced people. A large number of students in the states of Kordofan and Darfur were unable to sit for the postponed Sudanese Certificate exams for the 2022–2023 academic year. Thus, the Sudanese Certificate transformed from a prominent national and social event with profound im
ahmedtom3
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Violated Bodies, Silenced Voices: Sudanese Women in the Line of Fire
Produced by (YCON) in partnership with Amenat Campaign, A report exposes the widespread sexual, physical, economic, and digital violence targeting Sudanese women.
abdalsalamalhaj
Jun 26, 20251 min read


January 2025 Report
The January 2025 Report is a report compiled by the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON) relying on primary and secondary data gathered by its local observers distributed across all states of Sudan.
abdalsalamalhaj
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Lines of Power: Tribe and Politics in Sudan’s War
During the April 15, 2023 war, social media platforms in Sudan became an active political arena where tribal discourse, hate speech, and racism are reproduced. This report, issued by the Social Media Observatory of the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON), examines patterns of tribal presence in the digital space and explores the relationship between tribal discourse, incitement, and hate speech. The analysis is based on more than 22,000 posts published on Facebook, TikTok
albashirmukhtar36
Dec 27, 20252 min read


November 2025 report
November 2025 reflects a continued and deepening deterioration across Sudan’s political, economic, social, humanitarian, security, health, and education landscapes. The protracted conflict has precipitated institutional collapse, widened protection gaps, and intensified economic and social disruption. Field observation gathered by YCON (Youth Citizens Observers Network) reveals significant inter-state variations in exposure to risk, access to essential services, and community
sandiosalnur
Dec 11, 20251 min read


October 2025 report
During October 2025, significant security and political developments were recorded. The RSF declared full control over the city of El Fasher in North Darfur State on October 26, following a siege that had lasted nearly two years. This announcement was accompanied by grave violations against civilians, including summary executions and widespread destruction in residential neighborhoods—acts described in international reports as crimes against humanity. Amid these developments,
sandiosalnur
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Statement: El Fasher Faces a Humanitarian Tragedy
The Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON) is closely monitoring with grave concern the situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, which recently came under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after a prolonged siege that inflicted severe humanitarian suffering on the population. YCON field observers reported that on November 26–27, 2025, serious human rights violations took place, including mass killings and executions targeting civilians based on ethnic affiliation. V
albashirmukhtar36
Oct 27, 20251 min read


September 2025 Report
During September 2025, the situation in Sudan continued to deteriorate alarmingly amid the escalation of violations against civilians and the expansion of armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Field observations by the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON) indicate that the pattern of violations has increasingly become linked to areas of military control by each party, where authority is exercised excessively and outside
albashirmukhtar36
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Road Condition Report: the condition of the road connecting El Geneina in West Darfur State to Adré in Chad
In this report, the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON) examines the condition of the road connecting El Geneina in West Darfur State to Adré in Chad, with a focus on traffic flow, trade activities, and civilian movement.
albashirmukhtar36
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Road Condition Report: The Condition of the Road from South Darfur State to Central Darfur State
Introduction This report aims to assess the condition of the road linking Nyala city (South Darfur State) and Nyrtiti city (Central Darfur State). It focuses on the flow of traffic, trade, and the movement of citizens, while also monitoring the obstacles they face. Military Control The distance between Nyala and Zalingei, the capitals of South Darfur and Central Darfur States, is approximately 214 kilometers. Both cities are controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The S
albashirmukhtar36
Sep 23, 20252 min read


August 2025 Report
August 2025 witnessed a troubling continuation of deteriorating conditions, particularly regarding human rights and civilian protection. Violations expanded into Kassala and Gedaref in the east, Khartoum State, North Kordofan, and large areas of Darfur (North, Central, and West). Reported abuses included artillery strikes on populated areas, arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings, and severe restrictions on freedoms. These violations were compounded by worsening shortages
sandiosalnur
Sep 11, 20251 min read


July 2025 Report
July 2025 report compiled by the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON), it reflects on social, economic and political implication of war, in addition to asylum and displacement movements, and the condition of the displaced and refugees in camps.
abdalsalamalhaj
Aug 25, 20251 min read
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