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Sudan Conflict: 40,000 Dead, Millions Displaced Amid Intensified Violence

3/14/2026

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In Sudan, the conflict since 2023 has caused more than 40,000 deaths and nearly 15 million displaced.
Drone strikes have intensified, with 17 people killed in recent attacks, mostly girls.
The Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces are fighting for control as neighboring countries close borders.
In South Sudan, violence surged after a collapsed power-sharing agreement, causing internal displacement as aid groups are blocked.

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Story summary

In Sudan, the conflict since 2023 has caused more than 40,000 deaths and nearly 15 million displaced.
Drone strikes have intensified, with 17 people killed in recent attacks, mostly girls.
The Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces are fighting for control as neighboring countries close borders.
In South Sudan, violence surged after a collapsed power-sharing agreement, causing internal displacement as aid groups are blocked.