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Sudan's War: 40 Dead, Health Crisis Deepens Amid Violence

3/16/2026

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Drone attacks and sexual violence have surged in Sudan's war, killing 40 mourners in West Kordofan.
The conflict stems from a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says over 20 million people need health care as systems collapse.
International peace efforts have largely failed.
United States sanctions target key figures involved in the violence.

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Story summary

Drone attacks and sexual violence have surged in Sudan's war, killing 40 mourners in West Kordofan.
The conflict stems from a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says over 20 million people need health care as systems collapse.
International peace efforts have largely failed.
United States sanctions target key figures involved in the violence.