Impacts of War in Sudan

The war in Sudan has faded out of the news, and the country is on the brink of collapse. The fighting began in mid-April, and it continues to spread. There is always the sound of a fire somewhere, and the sound of an artillery shell. The war has not spared anyone, and the level and speed of death and destruction in Sudan is unprecedented. Here are 5 things you need to know about the war in Sudan: 1. Who is fighting in Sudan? General Abdel Fatah Al-Braham is the head of Sudan's armed forces, and General Muhammad Hamdan, also known as Dagalo, also known as Hemeti, leads the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group. In 2019, General Abraham and Hemeti were on the same.

Eventually, a caretaker government was formed with a plan to transition the country to a democracy, of which both generals were part. However, in 2021, another coup d'etat was staged by albraham, and Hamaty remained in power over time. However, a power struggle developed between the two, particularly over Hamaty's plan to bring the RRS under the army's control, and in April this rivalry turned into a full war. Hamaty is trying to not only win the war but to eradicate the other side in order to gain full control of the country and all its resources.

So far, much of the fighting has been concentrated around the capital, but it is unclear which side has the upper hand. The army has managed to hold onto its spaces and have aircraft, but the RRS controls more territory, as well as key infrastructure such as oil refineries, water plants, power plants, and some government institutions. The RRS also has more agile vehicles.

At the end of 2021, a transitional government was established with the two generals as part of the plan to transition to a democracy. However, in February 2022, a coup d'etat was staged by al-Braham, and Hametti remained in a powerful position over time. This led to a power struggle between the two, particularly over Hametti's plan to bring the RSF under the Army's command. In April 2022, this rivalry escalated into an all-out war, with the RSF seeking to not only win but to eradicate the other side in order to gain full control over the nation and its resources. Currently, the fighting is concentrated around the capital city of Hararum, but it is unclear which side has the upper hand. The RSF holds more territory and some key infrastructure, such as oil refineries, water plants, and power plants, while the government has more agile vehicles.

1.4 million people have fled the capital to nearby cities according to the United Nations, which is about 15 percent of the total population. This means that a large number of trapped civilians are still being killed in the fighting, whether it be from street clashes, artillery fire, or air attacks. The Republican Self-Defense Force (RSDF) has been accused of terrorizing people in their homes. Homes have been robbed, looted, and destroyed occupied by the RSF, and in this context of sexual violence, there is a lot of uncertainty for everyone. What will happen to me tomorrow? Will it be an asteroid? Will the RSF come and try to push me out of my home? Will they try to rob my house looking for money and gold and cars? You just never know.

The city is barely functioning Banks and most businesses are shut down Hospitals have been attacked, looting areas in Khartoum are without electricity for weeks.

At least 71 children and babies at an orphanage in Khartoum have been reported to have succumbed to hunger and fever due to the intense fighting between the Sudanese Special Forces and the Army, with the situation spreading to other areas of the country. In West Darfur, one of the five states of Darfur, an ethnic conflict has re-emerged, with the United Nations warning that the violence could constitute crimes against humanity. The situation in Dark Forest, one of Darfur's five states, is even worse, with the old conflict reignited. In 2003, a rebellion was declared in Darfur by non-Arab tribes who felt discriminated against by President Omar Abdullah Saleh's Arab-dominated government. He responded by enlisting fighters from Arab tribes, known as the Janjaweed, who were successful in containing the insurgency, but at a great human cost, as they killed thousands of rape victims and displaced up to one-third of the population of Darfur.