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Sudan's Civil War: 150,000 Dead, Millions Displaced

11/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Since April 2023, Sudan's civil war has caused a humanitarian crisis with over 150,000 deaths and millions displaced.
The conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran.
The RSF, formed from janjaweed militias, has been accused of ethnic cleansing and war crimes.
Aid remains underfunded, with only 12% of the UN’s $2.7 billion appeal met.

History

Historical Context

The Darfur genocide began in 2003 when the Sudan Liberation Movement and Justice and Equality Movement rebelled against the Sudanese government, accusing it of ethnic cleansing. The government armed the Janjaweed militia, leading to over 300,000 deaths and millions displaced. Today, the Rapid Support Forces, descendants of the Janjaweed, continue this violence, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis with only 12% of the UN's $2.7 billion appeal funded.

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Story summary

Since April 2023, Sudan's civil war has caused a humanitarian crisis with over 150,000 deaths and millions displaced.
The conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran.
The RSF, formed from janjaweed militias, has been accused of ethnic cleansing and war crimes.
Aid remains underfunded, with only 12% of the UN’s $2.7 billion appeal met.

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