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Could the Sudan unrest inflame the Horn of Africa?

Regional leaders and experts fear a civil war could lead to new crises in a region battered by conflict and drought.

Al Jazeera

What is happening in Sudan? A simple guide

Here is a look at the power struggle and violence that are taking place in the North Africa country.

Al Jazeera

Tuesday briefing: Sudan has been thrown into bitter violence, thanks to two generals turned rivals

In today’s newsletter: Just four years after the country celebrated a military coup, the two leaders who assumed power have fallen out – and brought unrest to Khartoum and beyond

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Explainer: why has fighting broken out again in Sudan and what does it mean for the region?

In the last few days, a deadly conflict has erupted in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, between rival factions of the armed forces, leaving at least 180 people dead and at least 1,800 civilians and combatants injured.

The Conversation

200 dead, 1,800 wounded in Sudan battles

KHARTOUM: Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800, damaging hospitals and hampering aid after three days of urban warfare.

Bangkok Post

How a rivalry between generals sparked a battle to control Sudan

There are growing fears the fighting may plunge the country into civil war.

Axios

More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy

G7 joins calls from across four continents urging rival armed factions to lay down arms amid fears of civil war.

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UN chief appeals to rival Sudan leaders to end violence

As fighting escalates, Antonio Guterres calls on army and paramilitary chiefs to restore calm and engage in dialogue.

Al Jazeera

Sudan army declares RSF a rebel group, orders dissolution

The Sudanese army also declares it has control of the national radio and television headquarters, despite RSF claims.

Al Jazeera

Clashes rock Sudan capital as diplomats push for cease-fire

Gunfire and explosions rocked the Sudanese capital for a third day as diplomats intensified efforts to stop clashes between the army and a paramilitary group from escalating into a full-blown civil war.

Tribune News Service

Sudan fighting: How military rivalry descended into open warfare

After years of protests and pressure to form a civilian government, how did things devolve into fighting on the streets?

Al Jazeera

Dozens dead in Sudan as army factions struggle for control of Khartoum

Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Monday as fighting between the regular army and paramilitaries raged for a third day, with the confirmed civilian death toll rising to nearly 100.

Radio France Internationale

Three United Nations among around 60 killed in Sudan as crisis unfolds

The Sudanese Red Crescent says hospitals are overwhelmed by the growing number of casualties and Pope Francis said he was following “with worry” the events unfolding in the country

Daily Mirror

Fierce fighting continues in Sudan after brief humanitarian pause

Presidents of Kenya, South Sudan and Djibouti to travel to Sudan as clashes between rival military factions rages.

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Who is al-Burhan, Sudan’s military de facto head of state?

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is the military commander who has for years been the de facto leader of Sudan.

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Sudan unrest: What are the Rapid Support Forces?

The RSF evolved from so-called Janjaweed militias that fought in a conflict in the 2000s in the Darfur region.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan's Burhan, Hemedti… a Violent End to an Old Friendship

The armed conflict that erupted on Saturday between the Sudanese army, led by Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) headed by Lt. Gen. Mohammad "Hemedti" Dagalo, ended an old friendship and cooperation between the two men, which had started with the beginning of the conflict…

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How the struggle for power in Sudan created yet another military coup

Fierce clashes between Sudan's military and the country's powerful paramilitary force erupted on Saturday, but how did it come to this?

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Analysis: Fighting erupts in Sudan after months of tension

Friction between the army and the RSF paramilitary group was exacerbated by Sudan’s political process, analysts say.

Daily Mirror

US ambassador sheltering as rebel fighters launch attack and claim to take prisoners

Militia in Sudan claims they have seized the capital city's airport and “completely controlled” Khartoum’s Republican Palace as United States Ambassador to Sudan John Godfrey said he was sheltering

Reuters

Sudan's military leader ready to take any step to end paramilitary standoff - mediators

Sudan's head of state and army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is prepared to take any step to solve an ongoing standoff with the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group of mediators including leaders of other paramilitary groups said in a statement early on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Hemeti ready to meet al-Burhan to ease Sudan tensions: Mediators

Mediators say RSF head assured them of his readiness to sit with al-Burhan after the situation escalated between sides.

Reuters

Protests planned as Sudan's army promises to stick to delayed transition deal

The head of Sudan's army said on Thursday he remained committed to a plan for a new transition towards elections, despite disputes over the integration of a paramilitary force that have twice delayed the signing of a final deal.

Al Jazeera

Call for protests in Sudan as deal on civilian rule delayed again

Second delay of signing ceremony in a week due to disputes between army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Burhan: Sudanese Army Must Stop Supporting Dictatorships

The head of Sudan's Sovereign Council, and commander of the Sudanese army, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, called on his forces to stop supporting dictatorships, as they have done in recent decades. He indicated that Sudan would build a military force that would not intervene in politics and would be…

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