3 years since Sudan civil war began

CBS News
April 15, 2026
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The UN warns about Sudan's persisting civil war, three years after it began, causing a severe humanitarian crisis.

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The United Nations is warning about the persisting conflict in Sudan, which began three years ago. This warning comes as the civil war continues to devastate the country, prompting analysis from experts like Shayna Lewis, a Sudan analyst for Paéma, on CBS News. The ongoing conflict has created a severe humanitarian crisis within Sudan. The international community remains concerned about the war's enduring impact on the region.

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The United Nations is warning about the persisting conflict in Sudan.

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