Explainer: Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?

Competing regional interests have hindered efforts to stop the conflict...

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The war in Sudan, now entering its fourth year on April 15, 2026, continues to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis despite international attention. The conflict pits the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Nearly three-quarters of Sudan's population requires humanitarian aid.
The RSF and the Sudanese army are the primary belligerents, supported by various foreign powers including the United Arab Emirates for the RSF.
Drone warfare has become the dominant fighting method, contributing to at least 700 civilian deaths this year alone.

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