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Sudan Crisis: Conflict, Sanctions, and Humanitarian Emergency
The conflict in Sudan is causing a major humanitarian crisis, with the UN and US taking action to address the violence.
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United NationsRapid Support ForcesSudanese ArmyUs Department Of The Treasury
Rosemarie DicarloAbdul Rahman Juma BarkallahKhamis AbkarRamtane Lamamra
- What are the human costs of the conflict in Sudan?
- Over 24,000 people have been killed and more than 33,000 injured in the conflict, with over 11.6 million displaced, according to UN reports.
- What is the UN's stance on the arms flow into Sudan?
- The UN blames the flow of weapons to both sides for fueling the conflict and causing a humanitarian crisis, calling for an immediate halt to the arms supply.
- What are the prospects for ending the conflict in Sudan?
- International pressure is mounting on the military leaders, with diplomatic efforts underway to negotiate a ceasefire and address the humanitarian emergency, but success remains uncertain.
- What action has the US taken in response to the violence?
- The United States imposed sanctions on Abdul Rahman Juma Barkallah, a commander in the Rapid Support Forces, for his role in atrocities in West Darfur, including sexual violence and ethnic attacks.
- What is the main cause of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan?
- The ongoing conflict in Sudan, between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, is causing immense suffering and displacement.