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Sudan’s War, Uganda’s Burden: Inside a Refugee Camp
Sudan’s civil war continues to displace thousands, who relocate mostly in Uganda. CREDIT: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.The ongoing conflict in Sudan follows decades of unrest, from the Darfur conflict and its civil wars to the secession of South Sudan in 2011, from military rule to failed political transitions and the rise of paramilitary groups. These overlapping crises have created a corridor of displacement, with millions fleeing across borders in search of…
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El-Fasher Under Siege: A Critical Phase in the Sudan War
El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, remains under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) but has not fallen. The city has been encircled for over nine months, with intensified drone and artillery str1kes causing significant c1vilian casualties and displacement. Despite an RSF ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied groups,…
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Sudan: Chemical Weapons, Sanctions, and Starvation as a War Tactic
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has exacerbated a worsening humanitarian crisis. CREDIT: Steve Evans.As Sudan’s civil war continues, the use of chemical weapons, international sanctions on key leaders, and a worsening famine underscore the gravity of the crisis, with millions at risk amid escalating violence and blocked aid efforts. Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan’s Civil War The Sudanese civil war began in April 2023, rooted in a power…
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RSF Attacks in Sudan: Civilians and Healthcare Targeted
Zamzam Camp, located near Al-Fashir in western Sudan, has been under regular attacks since early December 2024. Sudan’s largest refugee settlement has been targeted by artillery fire attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in an ongoing conflict with the army. The assaults have resulted in at least 80 deaths and…