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Sudan Conflict Escalates: Thousands Dead, Alleged UAE Arms Supply

11/8/2025

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Sudanese Conflict Escalates

The conflict began in 2023 between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Thousands have been killed amid reports of ethnic massacres and ongoing atrocities, as ceasefire efforts continue.
The RSF captured el-Fasher.
The United Arab Emirates is alleged to be supplying weapons to the RSF.
Egypt backs the military.

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UK Rejects Atrocity Plans

The United Kingdom rejected more ambitious atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite warnings of ethnic cleansing in El Fasher.
A report shows the United Kingdom allocated £10 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross, the least ambitious option.
Critics say funding cuts hinder protection for women and girls against sexual violence amid the Sudan conflict, despite the UK's claims of impact.

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Sudanese Conflict Escalates

The conflict began in 2023 between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Thousands have been killed amid reports of ethnic massacres and ongoing atrocities, as ceasefire efforts continue.
The RSF captured el-Fasher.
The United Arab Emirates is alleged to be supplying weapons to the RSF.
Egypt backs the military.

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