Sudan's Civil War: Internal Dynamics and External Drivers

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A brutal power struggle between Sudan’s army, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and a paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), plunged the country into a tragic civil war three years ago. By even the most conservative estimates, the fighting has claimed more than 150,000 lives and forced at least 12 million from their homes. Yet the Sudanese war has stayed neither localized nor isolated — not only has it created a massive regional refugee crisis but also drew in outside powers seeking to influence its outcome. External interference, driven by interest in Sudan’s geography and rich resources, continues to fuel the conflict, as competing efforts at international mediation efforts have yet to bring the war any closer to an end. What is the current situation on the ground in Sudan? How has regional competition shaped the direction of the civil war? And is there a way out of the conflict? To assess the war and its wider ramifications, the Middle East Institute invites you to join a discussion with Dr. Suliman Baldo, and Jehanne Henry. This discussion will be moderated by MEI Senior Fellow, Mirette F. Mabrouk.