Independent Thinking Sudan – the internal and external forces tearing it apart
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Nov 21, 2025 In a compelling discussion, Ahmed Soliman, a Senior Research Fellow, explores the dynamics of the Sudan conflict, revealing how control of resources fuels violence. Hubert Kinkoh highlights the devastating humanitarian impact, especially in El Fasher, where civilians face mass killings and dire conditions. Kholood Khair provides insight into the collapse of essential services and regional actors' roles, while Bashair Ahmed emphasizes the importance of protecting civilians and supporting local responses. The conversation delves into the complexities of geopolitical interests in a strife-torn Sudan.
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Scale Of The Crisis
- The Sudan conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the Rapid Support Forces and has become the country's most devastating war in history.
- Over 30 million people now need humanitarian assistance and more than 10 million have been displaced since April 2023.
Harrowing Reports From El Fasher
- Eyewitnesses and satellite images showed pools of blood and reports of mass killings and rape after El Fasher fell.
- Local sources compared the initial violence to the first 24 hours of the Rwandan genocide.
A Regionalised, Networked War
- Sudan sits at the intersection of North Africa, the Sahel, East Africa and the Gulf, making the war heavily regionalised.
- External powers link through networks of influence, turning a domestic fight into a wider geopolitical contest.