As of April 2025, Sudan remains engulfed in a devastating civil war that began on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, marked by widespread violence, mass displacement, and severe food insecurity.
The war erupted due to escalating tensions between the SAF and RSF, former allies who jointly orchestrated the 2021 coup that derailed Sudan’s transition to civilian rule. Disagreements over the integration of the RSF into the national army and control over resources led to open hostilities. Since then, the conflict has intensified, spreading across various regions of Sudan.
The conflict in Sudan shows no signs of abating, with both the SAF and RSF entrenched in their positions. The ongoing violence, coupled with the dire humanitarian situation, underscores the urgent need for renewed international diplomatic efforts and humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.