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Civil War Escalates in Sudan; Siege of El-Obeid Reported Amid Power Struggle

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What happened

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The civil war in Sudan involves the Sudanese Armed Forces and a power struggle between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti. The conflict, which began in earnest in April 2023, centers on the integration of the Rapid Support Forces into the SAF. Currently, El-Obeid is besieged as fighting continues in regions like Kordofan and Blue Nile. Furthermore, a dossier suggests that Sudan’s military developed and used chlorine-based weapons against the Rapid Support Forces.

From africa.com, riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The conflict has led to the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with over 14 million people displaced. The civil war has also seen the rise of kidnapping for ransom, where civilians are taken from besieged areas like El-Fasher. The allegations of chemical weapon use add to the serious international scrutiny of the conflict.

The civil war is rooted in the power struggle between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti, specifically concerning the integration of the Rapid Support Forces into the SAF.

From arabnews.com, riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • SudanGeopolitical state experiencing civil war, massive displacement, and humanitarian crisis.
  • Sudanese Armed ForcesPrincipal military institution of Sudan, involved in active power struggles and operations.
  • Abdel Fattah al-BurhanPresident of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan and Commander-in-Chief of the SAF.
  • HemedtiSudanese general whose rivalry with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan drives the civil conflict.

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  1. The civil war in Sudan is rooted in the power struggle between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti, specifically concerning the integration of the Rapid Support Forces into the SAF.Sub-event
  2. Chad accuses Sudan's army of air strikes while fighting continues in Kordofan.1 source
  3. The Sudanese Armed Forces held an anniversary celebration that provided a platform for making a pledge.Sub-event
  4. Qatar is accused of backing the SAF, intensifying the power struggle against Hemedti's RSF.1 source
  5. The civil war in Sudan involves the SAF, with El-Obeid besieged amid the power struggle between Burhan and Hemedti. The conflict's roots and refugee flows are detailed.Sub-event
  6. El-Obeid is besieged as the civil war between Burhan and Hemedti escalates.1 source

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