Sudan's 'abandoned' crisis grows as the war enters a fourth year

Key Points:

• Sudan enters its fourth year of war, described as an "abandoned crisis," with 13 million people displaced and widespread famine and violence, particularly in the Darfur region.
• At least 59,000 people have been killed, including over 6,000 in a three-day RSF offensive in Darfur, with the UN describing the attacks as having "defining characteristics of genocide."
• Around 34 million Sudanese, nearly two-thirds of the population, require humanitarian aid amid collapsing health services and rising malnutrition, worsened by increased fuel and food prices linked to the Iran war.
• The conflict stems from a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with regional powers like the UAE and Egypt backing opposing sides, raising concerns about the war spreading beyond Sudan’s borders.
• Widespread atrocities, including mass killings, sexual violence, and attacks on medical facilities, are under investigation by the International Criminal Court for potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.