In the ongoing civil war in the African country Sudan, the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has kidnapped an Indian citizen. The Sudanese army has declared RSF a terrorist organization. The government there is negotiating for the release of the Indian citizen. There is a conflict going on in Sudan between RSF and the army since 2023, in which more than 13 million people have been displaced so far.

Odisha man kidnapped in Sudan

Sudan’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Abdullah Ali Eltom said on Monday (3 November 2025) that the name of the person who was kidnapped is Adarsh ​​Behera and he is a resident of Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha. He told that his country is coordinating with the Indian Foreign Ministry regarding this matter. Adarsh ​​Behera was kidnapped by rebels in Al Fashir city of Sudan.

‘Will free you from the clutches of rebels’

According to the report of news agency PTI, Abdullah Ali Eltom said, “Even before this, during the siege of a city in Sudan, the Indian Foreign Ministry had contacted us about another of its citizens.” Describing the kidnapping of the Indian citizen as surprising, he said, “We know what we have to do. We also know what the RSF is capable of doing. We will soon rescue Adarsh ​​Behera from the clutches of the rebels.”

Sudan–India bilateral relations

He said, “We have deep relations with India. India has always been an important partner of Sudan in times of peace and war. During this ongoing crisis, India has provided humanitarian assistance to Sudan and will continue to do so. The Government of India has provided medical assistance and food supplies to Sudan, which we greatly appreciate. As Sudan enters the post-war reconstruction phase, we believe India can play an important role as a development partner.”

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Landslide has caused havoc in the Darfur region of western Sudan. More than 1,000 people died in this horrific accident. The accident occurred on 31 August in the Marra Mountains area, where it was receiving heavy rains for several days. Sudan Liberation Movement/Army confirmed the incident on Monday (2 September).

The organization said that in this horrific tragedy, the people of the entire village were killed and only one person survived. A large number of women and children are also included in the dead. The organization has appealed to the United Nations (UN) and International Relief Agencies to immediately send humanitarian aid and help to remove bodies. He says that relief and rescue operations are getting very difficult because the village is completely buried under the debris.

People struggling with war and hunger in Sudan

The people of Sudan are already facing the war of civil war. For the last two years, there is a fight between Sudani Army and Paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF). Many people have taken shelter in the Marra mountain area after saving their lives from this fight, but there is also a shortage of food and medicines here. Due to civil war, more than half of the country’s population is in danger of hunger. Now the new tragedy of landslides has increased their difficulties.

Earthquake devastation in Afghanistan, more than 800 killed

The horrific earthquake in Afghanistan late on Sunday night caused havoc. These shocks were felt in the southeastern part of the country. The earthquake was so powerful that many houses collapsed and people were buried in the rubble.

According to officials, more than 800 people have died so far, while hundreds of people are seriously injured. Relief and rescue work continues on a war footing, but the difficulties have increased due to poor conditions.

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