Millions of people have been displaced, and severe food shortages persist. More than , lives have been lost, and 11 million people have been forced to flee their homes, making this one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world today. The ongoing violence is pushing Sudan toward total state collapse, with serious consequences for the wider region, including increased displacement, economic breakdown and illicit activities.
The conflict, which began in April , has evolved from an internal struggle for power into a complex geopolitical crisis involving several international actors. Russia has also increased its involvement, seeking access to the strategic Port Sudan. By working with both factions, Russia aims to expand its influence in Africa despite facing Western sanctions elsewhere.
Similarly, Iran has been accused of providing weapons to the SAF to counter the Gulf influence in the region. These external interventions have prolonged the bloody war and made it even harder to find a peaceful resolution. Despite the escalating crisis, the international response has been slow and divided.
However, these sanctions have had little impact, as both groups continue to receive financial and military support from external actors.
The situation on the ground remains dire, as seen in recent fighting near the al-Jili oil refinery , north of Khartoum. The Sudanese army launched a major offensive to reclaim the refinery, leading to intense clashes with the RSF. Both sides continue to prioritize military gains over peace talks, perpetuating a cycle of destruction. The humanitarian crisis worsened further after a deadly attack on the Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital in El Fasher, which left around 70 people dead! Local officials blamed the RSF and Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international law.
