Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight
Three years of brutal conflict have displaced 11 million Sudanese, creating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises with no political solution in sight.
Three years of brutal conflict have displaced 11 million Sudanese, creating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises with no political solution in sight. | Contesto: cronaca
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- Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight
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Three years after the outbreak of a devastating civil war, Sudan remains trapped in a violent stalemate, with its civilian population enduring catastrophic displacement, hunger, and a complete absence of any viable peace process. The conflict, which erupted in April 2021, has forcibly displaced approximately 11 million people—nearly a quarter of the country's population—and killed tens of thousands, according to humanitarian assessments. Fighting continues to rage between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, locking the nation into a cycle of destruction that shows no sign of abating. The human cost of the deadlock is staggering and continues to mount daily. Beyond the sheer scale of displacement, which represents one of the largest such crises globally, the war has shattered the country's infrastructure, healthcare system, and economy. Famine conditions are now reported across vast swathes of the country, with international aid agencies warning that millions face acute malnutrition and starvation. The violence has deliberately targeted civilian areas, with both sides accused of widespread atrocities, including the siege of urban centers, sexual violence, and the obstruction of life-saving humanitarian assistance. International diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting have repeatedly failed, leaving the warring parties entrenched and seemingly uninterested in negotiation. Multiple ceasefire agreements, brokered by regional bodies and global powers, have collapsed within hours or days. Analysts point to a fundamental lack of political will for peace, as both factions believe a military victory is possible. This intransigence has effectively consigned the Sudanese people to a protracted conflict, with the world's attention largely diverted to other global crises. The regional implications of Sudan's collapse are profound and destabilizing. The massive outflow of refugees has placed immense strain on neighboring countries, including Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia, which are themselves grappling with poverty and instability. The conflict has also opened a corridor for increased intercommunal violence and the expansion of armed...
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