In Sudan, a power struggle within the army has been shaking the country to its foundations for three years now. Tens of thousands of civilians have already been killed. Estimates range from 140,000 to more than 400,000 deaths. More than 14 million people are fleeing the violence.
At the heart of the conflict is the rivalry between two generals: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of the regular army and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, of the paramilitary group RSF (Rapid Support Forces).
After the fall of dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019, a civilian government was supposed to come to power in Sudan. However, the RSF and the government army SAF disagreed on the pace and distribution of power.
The two generals found themselves diametrically opposed, and both groups began to arm themselves and move troops, leading to mutual accusations and the outbreak of fighting in April 2023.
The armed conflict has plunged the country into the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes, and severe famine is afflicting half of the Sudanese population. According to the United States, the RSF rebels are committing genocide.
