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The President’s Inbox

Sudan’s Ongoing Civil War, With Michelle Gavin

Jun 18, 2024
Michelle Gavin, a senior fellow at CFR, discusses Sudan's ongoing civil war, including the power struggles, devastating impact on cities, challenges in estimating death toll, lack of humanitarian access, and urgent need for global intervention to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
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  • Sudan's civil war involves power struggles between military and civilians, leading to a deadly humanitarian crisis.
  • External actors like Russia and Iran influence Sudan's conflict, posing regional risks in neighboring countries.

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Sudan's Conflict Origins and Power Struggle

Sudan's civil war began with a popular uprising in 2019, leading to the military ousting President Bashir. A transitional arrangement between the military and civilians aimed for democratic elections. However, power-sharing issues arose, resulting in a coup. The conflict evolved into a struggle between the Sudanese armed forces and the rapid support forces.

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