Sudan, a country in Africa rich in farmlands, oil, and gold, should have been a prosperous nation. But because of a long civil war, it has become one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. For the past three years, the country has been torn apart by a violent power struggle between the Sudanese National Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group. This conflict has taken about 150,000 lives and displaced over 12 million people. The RSF recently captured El Fasher, a key city in Darfur, causing even more chaos. Sudan, once a British colony that gained independence in 1956, has never had stable democratic rule. Despite its natural wealth, the country remains poor and unstable due to military control, rebellions, and constant power struggles.
The RSF, which grew out of the Janjaweed militias responsible for earlier massacres in Darfur, has been accused of killing civilians, committing sexual violence, and targeting ethnic groups like the Fur, Zaghawa, and Berti. Satellite images and reports show horrifying evidence of these attacks. The Sudanese army claims that foreign powers, including the UAE, are supporting the RSF, though the UAE denies it. Now, most of Sudan is under RSF control, except for a few northern and eastern regions. Around 24 million people are suffering from severe hunger, disease, and lack of basic needs. Refugee camps are struggling with famine and cholera outbreaks, while the social media campaign #AllEyesOnSudan continues to raise global awareness about the country’s growing tragedy.
