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Artisthe war in Sudan, now in its second year, has escalated into one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises. The conflict began in April 2023 as a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo. Reuters +2 Al Jazeera +2 The Hindu +2 Human Cost and Displacement Casualties: Over 24,000 people have been killed, with some estimates reaching up to 150,000. Displacement: More than 14 million people—approximately 30% of Sudan’s population—have been forced to flee their homes. Al Jazeera +1 PBS: Public Broadcasting Service +1 Humanitarian Crisis: An estimated 25.6 million people, over half of Sudan’s population, face "crisis or worse" levels of food insecurity. The Hindu Recent Developments Darfur Attacks: The RSF has launched brutal assaults on displacement camps in Darfur, including the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, killing over 200 civilians and displacing tens of thousands. Islamic Relief Worldwide +6 The Guardian +6 Reuters +6 Cultural Heritage Damage: Sudan's National Museum, housing millennia-old artifacts, has been looted and damaged during the conflict, with UNESCO expressing grave concern over the loss of cultural heritage. AP News International Response UN and US Involvement: The United Nations and the United States have called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to democratic governance, emphasizing that there is no acceptable military solution to the conflict. The Guardian Nigeria Accusations of War Crimes: Both the SAF and RSF are accused of committing war crimes, including ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Reuters
A military scene in a desert setting features uniformed soldiers walking and standing alert. A commanding officer in a decorated uniform leads, with vehicles and tents in the background.
