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Sudan’s Civil War: A Nation Torn Apart by Power, Hunger, and Desperation
October 29, 2025 – Khartoum, Sudan
Sudan remains engulfed in one of the world’s most devastating and underreported civil wars — a conflict that has shattered the nation, displaced millions, and pushed the country to the brink of famine. What began in April 2023 as a power struggle between two rival military factions has evolved into a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe.
Origins of the Conflict
The war erupted when tensions between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo — widely known as Hemedti — exploded into open fighting. Both men once stood united after the 2019 ousting of long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir, but a bitter rivalry over control of Sudan’s military and political future set them on a collision course.
Attempts to integrate the RSF into the national army became the final spark. Within days, the streets of Khartoum and other major cities were turned into battlegrounds. Tanks rolled through neighborhoods, airstrikes hit residential areas, and civilians were caught in the crossfire.
Humanitarian Catastrophe
Nearly three years later, the toll is staggering. According to the United Nations, more than 12 million people have been displaced, with millions seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan. Entire towns have been razed, hospitals have collapsed, and food shortages have pushed the country toward what the UN describes as “the world’s largest hunger crisis.”
Aid agencies report that more than 25 million Sudanese — over half the population — are in urgent need of assistance. Many regions, particularly Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile, have descended into chaos, where local militias and ethnic militias now control territory amid widespread reports of massacres, sexual violence, and ethnic cleansing.
International Response and Regional Impact
Despite global condemnation, international intervention has been limited. Peace talks hosted in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Ethiopia have repeatedly collapsed, with both sides accused of violating ceasefire agreements. Western powers, including the United States and the European Union, have imposed sanctions on key commanders, but these measures have done little to halt the fighting.
The war’s regional impact is also growing. Refugee flows are straining neighboring nations, while instability threatens to spill across borders. Analysts warn that Sudan could become a breeding ground for extremist groups and a new hub for weapons trafficking across Africa’s Sahel region.
A Nation Forgotten
As global attention remains fixed on other conflicts, many Sudanese feel abandoned by the world. In cities like Omdurman, residents survive without electricity, running water, or healthcare. Markets have been looted, and schools stand in ruins. The once-vibrant capital, Khartoum, has become a ghost city — its skyline darkened by smoke from burning buildings.
One aid worker described the scene: “Every day we see families walking for miles with nothing but what they can carry. They have no food, no shelter, and no hope.”
The Search for Peace
Efforts by the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to broker peace continue, but progress is slow. Analysts say neither Burhan nor Hemedti seems willing to compromise, each believing military victory remains possible. Meanwhile, ordinary Sudanese citizens continue to bear the brunt of a war they did not start.
Attached is a news article regarding the Sudanese civil war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy7eyd13ky5t
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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