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Escalating Drone Strikes Displace Thousands in Sudan's Kordofan

2/26/2026

History

Historical Context

The Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) erupted from unresolved tensions following the First Sudanese Civil War, resulting in approximately 2 million deaths and displacing 4 million people. The conflict involved the Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), highlighting deep-rooted ethnic and religious divisions. Ongoing violence today, including drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces, exacerbates humanitarian crises and regional instability, particularly affecting neighboring countries like Kenya.

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Historical Context

The Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) erupted from unresolved tensions following the First Sudanese Civil War, resulting in approximately 2 million deaths and displacing 4 million people. The conflict involved the Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), highlighting deep-rooted ethnic and religious divisions. Ongoing violence today, including drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces, exacerbates humanitarian crises and regional instability, particularly affecting neighboring countries like Kenya.