Sudan's Civil War: A Crisis Unfolds

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Sudan's Civil War: A Crisis Unfolds

What's Happening?

The city of el-Fasher has been taken over by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group
Over 300,000 people are trapped and suffering from food shortages and violence
The UN has described the situation as a **humanitarian crisis

Why Is This Happening?

A power struggle between the Sudanese army and the RSF has led to a civil war
The conflict has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and 12 million displaced people

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