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Sudan Proxy War Triggers Hunger, Fuel Price Surge

6/10/2026

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  • Closure of the Strait of Hormuz raised fuel prices, tightening Sudan’s food supply.
  • The crisis leaves 30 million needing aid, 11 million displaced and nearly two-fifths hungry.
  • Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has drawn accusations and prompted genocide charges against RSF in Darfur.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the war a proxy conflict, said backers support opposite sides, and announced hubs in four cities.