Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight

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by Mehdi BOUZOUINA
April 15, 2026
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Sudan's three-year war has displaced 11 million and killed tens of thousands, with no end in sight.

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The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, displacing millions, contributes to global instability and refugee flows that can indirectly impact international aid efforts and foreign policy.

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Sudan's conflict has reached its three-year mark, continuing to trap civilians in a cycle of violence and deprivation without a viable path to peace. This prolonged war has resulted in a humanitarian catastrophe, displacing 11 million people and causing tens of thousands of deaths. The ongoing deadlock highlights the severe and unaddressed crisis affecting a vast segment of Sudan's population. The situation underscores the urgent need for international attention and intervention to alleviate suffering and find a resolution.

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