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Sudan's Civil War: 400,000 Dead, Famine Looms Amid Chaos

11/13/2025

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The Sudanese civil war has caused up to 400,000 deaths and displaced more than 12 million people since 2021.
Generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo staged a coup to avoid a civilian-led government.
The Rapid Support Forces recently captured El Fasher, worsening the humanitarian crisis and triggering famine conditions.
A ceasefire remains elusive despite diplomacy, including negotiations by the Quad (USA, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia).

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The Sudanese civil war has caused up to 400,000 deaths and displaced more than 12 million people since 2021.
Generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo staged a coup to avoid a civilian-led government.
The Rapid Support Forces recently captured El Fasher, worsening the humanitarian crisis and triggering famine conditions.
A ceasefire remains elusive despite diplomacy, including negotiations by the Quad (USA, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia).