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Sudan Cabinet Reshuffle Amidst Civil War
Sudan's army leader reshuffles cabinet amidst civil war and worsening humanitarian crisis.
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PoliticsMiddle EastConflictGovernmentAfricaSudanHumanitarian
Sudanese ArmyRapid Support Forces (Rsf)United Nations (Un)International Organization For Migration (Iom)Afp
Abdel Fattah Al-BurhanMohamed Hamdan DagloAli Youssef Al-SharifHussein Awad AliKhalid Ali Aleisir
- Who are the newly appointed foreign and media ministers in Sudan?
- The reshuffle saw the appointment of Ali Youssef al-Sharif as the new foreign minister, replacing Hussein Awad Ali. Khalid Ali Aleisir became the new culture and media minister.
- What is the current humanitarian situation in Sudan due to the conflict?
- The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF has led to Sudan facing the world's worst displacement crisis, with over 11 million people displaced internally and another 3.1 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries.
- Who announced the cabinet reshuffle in Sudan and what positions were affected?
- Sudan's army leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced a cabinet reshuffle replacing four ministers, including those for foreign affairs and media. This comes amidst a civil war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- What is the context of the reshuffle in terms of the ongoing conflict and violence?
- The reshuffle coincides with increased violence in al-Gezira and North Darfur, with the RSF increasing attacks on civilians. At least 200 people were killed in Gezira last month alone, according to AFP.
- What is the assessment of the Sudanese government's presence and effectiveness in handling the crisis?
- The Sudanese government, operating from Port Sudan, is described as "completely absent from the scene" in many sectors, according to economist Haitham Fathy. The UN has condemned the violence and expressed concern over the humanitarian situation.