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Sudan’s lost promise: from potential powerhouse to civil war hellscape In 2011, Sudan seemed on the brink of becoming a regional powerhouse, poised to rival Egypt as a stable and relatively prosperous autocracy. Decades of civil war between the Arab-dominated north and the predominantly Black African south led to the creation of South Sudan. That… Read more.
The overlooked refugees World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of refugees and displaced persons around the globe. This year, marking it is especially relevant given the escalating crisis in Sudan. Of course, the media focus on conflicts causing refugee crises in Ukraine and Gaza. So,… Read more.
What Sudan Ceasefire? The Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly extended their ceasefire. The RSF announced a “humanitarian truce” for 72 hours beginning at midnight tonight. Except that the army marked that announcement by launching an offensive against the RSF. It reportedly wants to drive the RSF out of the capital, Khartoum.… Read more.
