Sudan: Washington's Asymmetry of Interests in Sudan

Three years of brutal conflict in Sudan has left millions facing starvation and poverty, as international response remains muted. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Sudan: Washington's Asymmetry of Interests in Sudan

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Three years into a devastating civil war, the Sudanese people are enduring catastrophic humanitarian suffering, with 700 civilians killed in drone strikes since January, two-thirds of the population acutely food insecure, and 70 percent living on $2 a day or less, according to recent analyses. The conflict, which erupted in April 2021 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has transformed Africa's third-largest nation into the world's largest internal displacement crisis. The fighting has rendered vast agricultural lands unusable, destroyed critical infrastructure, and severed supply chains, creating a man-made famine. The grim statistic of 70 percent of the population living in poverty marks a dramatic reversal for a country that, prior to the war, was seen as having significant economic potential. International humanitarian organizations describe the situation as one of the worst crises on the globe, yet it has been frequently labeled a "forgotten war." The complexity of the conflict, involving regional proxies and intertwined economic interests, has complicated diplomatic efforts. Ceasefires have been repeatedly brokered and broken, while humanitarian access remains severely constrained by the warring parties, leaving millions beyond the reach of aid. The use of drone warfare, highlighted by the death toll of 700 civilians this year, represents a chilling evolution in the conflict's tactics. These strikes, often indiscriminate, have terrorized urban centers and contributed to the massive displacement. The war's economic toll is equally devastating, with the national currency collapsing, inflation soaring, and the formal economy in ruins, pushing previously stable communities into destitution. Analysts point to a stark disconnect between the scale of the disaster and the level of concerted international political engagement, particularly from major global powers. While humanitarian aid is discussed, a decisive political push to halt the violence has been absent. This perceived "asymmetry of interests" suggests that strategic calculations, rather than humanitarian imperatives, are currently driving external...

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