Michael Atit

Washington, D.C., United States

Reporter at Voice of America (VOA)

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Rocket Strike Kills 20, Sparks Accusations in Khartoum

Oct 5, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

JUBA— At least 20 people were killed and numerous others sustained injuries early Wednesday when a rocket struck a health center in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. This attack in the Samrab neighborhood of Khartoum North has sparked a heated exchange of accusations between the Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Climate Change Exacerbating Sudan's Instability, Experts Say

Sep 28, 2023 | voanews.com | Michael Atit

Environmental experts are ringing alarm bells, saying decades-long climate and environmental changes in Sudan have exacerbated social and political instability, fueling the monthslong conflict in the country centered around access to land, water and other vital resources. The current conflict in Sudan, rooted in global geopolitics and the historical legacy of the previous leadership of now-deposed authoritarian leader Omar al-Bashir, is increasingly being attributed to climate change.
Climate Change Exacerbating Sudan's Social, Political Instability, Experts Say

Sep 24, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

The current conflict in Sudan, rooted in global geopolitics and the historical legacy of the previous leadership of the now deposed authoritarian leader Omar al-Bashir, is increasingly being attributed to climate change. In a May report, Practical Action, a Britain-based international development organization, highlighted the impact of climate change in Sudan, which includes the encroachment of the desert southward and a stark reduction in rainfall.
Clashes in Eastern S.Sudan Leave 13 Dead and Hundreds Displaced [3:25]

Sep 19, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

At least 13 people, including an army colonel, were killed, and hundreds of residents were displaced due to clashes between armed youth and government forces in eastern Sudan's Pochala County of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area Monday. The conflict erupted when armed young men attacked a South Sudan People’s Defense Forces base, according to a military spokesperson. For South Sudan in Focus, Manyang David Mayar reports from Juba.
Khartoum Clashes Incinerate Public Buildings [3:24]

Sep 18, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

Sudanese activists have strongly condemned the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, RSF, for their attack on vital installations in Khartoum over the weekend. They emphasize that targeting institutions belonging to the Sudanese people is unacceptable and once more implore both sides to bring an end to the conflict in Sudan. For South Sudan in Focus, Michael Atit reports from Juba. ShareKhartoum Clashes Incinerate Public Buildings [3:24]
Climate Change Exacerbates Conflict in Sudan [3:41]

Sep 18, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

Environmental experts says rapid climatic and environmental changes over the past decades have led to social and political instability in Sudan, further fuelling conflicts in the country over access to land, water, and other resources. For South Sudan in Focus, Michael Atit reports from Juba.
UN Sudan Mission Chief Resignation Stirs Mixed Reactions

Sep 16, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit |Nabeel Biajo

ShareUN Sudan Mission Chief Resignation Stirs Mixed ReactionsJUBA/WASHINGTON — Sudanese political circles are abuzz in the wake of United Nations Head of Mission to Sudan Volker Perthes’ recent resignation, months after the country’s military authorities declared him persona non grata. Perthes, a German national, formally announced his departure while presenting a report on Sudan’s situation to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday.
Mixed Reactions in Sudan as UN Envoy Resigns [3:46]

Sep 14, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

In Sudan, the resignation of Volker Perthes, the U.N. head of mission to the country, has sparked a range of opinions among politicians. Perthes announced his departure on Wednesday, and his decision is met with varying perspectives. A prominent member of the Islamist Popular Congress Party regards Perthes' resignation as a setback for pro-democracy groups in Sudan. However, some politicians argue that the resignation has been long overdue. For South Sudan in Focus, Michael Atit reports from Juba.
Rights Organizations Urge UN Action to Halt Sudan Conflict [2:38]

Sep 13, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

Human Rights Watch, alongside 50 other human rights organizations, is urging the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to halt the ongoing conflict in Sudan. These rights groups argue that, after over five months of conflict, human rights abuses are escalating, and civilians are enduring widespread attacks. For South Sudan in Focus, Michael Atit reports from Juba. ShareRights Organizations Urge UN Action to Halt Sudan Conflict [2:38]
Airstrike Kills 46 in Sudan's Capital [2:55]

Sep 11, 2023 | voaafrica.com | Michael Atit

In the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, eyewitnesses have reported a tragic incident where a drone strike targeted a local market in the Mayo neighborhood, south of the capital. This devastating attack claimed the lives of at least 46 civilians and left over 100 others injured over the weekend. For South Sudan in Focus, Michael Atit reports from Juba.