Sudan Civil War Enters Fourth Year
Analysis based on 24 articles · First reported Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 15, 2026
The ongoing civil war in Sudan, exacerbated by external conflicts like the Iran war, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, widespread displacement, and famine. This has significantly disrupted the Sudanese economy, particularly impacting fuel and food prices, and diverting international attention and aid.
Sudan has entered its fourth year of a devastating civil war between the Sudan===Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has resulted in at least 59,000 deaths, forced 13 million people to flee their homes, and pushed parts of the country into famine, with 34 million people needing assistance. The healthcare system is largely non-functional, and disease outbreaks are prevalent. Regional powers like the United Arab Emirates are accused of backing the RSF, while Egypt supports the SAF. Attempts by the United States and other regional powers to establish a ceasefire have failed, partly due to distraction by the Iran war, which has also driven up fuel and food prices in Sudan. The United Nations has called it an 'abandoned crisis,' with UN-backed experts concluding that the offensive in el-Fasher bore characteristics of genocide. The International Criminal Court is investigating potential war crimes. The conflict has divided Sudan, with the SAF controlling northern, eastern, and central regions, and the RSF controlling Darfur and parts of Kordofan, including oil fields and gold mines.
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