Sudan's Civil War Enters 100th Day

Fighting in parts of Sudan flared on the 100th day since the start of the civil war in the country. This comes as mediation efforts by regional and global powers to find a solution for a permanent ceasefire in Sudan have so far been unsuccessful. According to Reuters, since the power struggle between the army and the paramilitary group known as the 'Rapid Support Forces' began on April 15 of this year, over 3 million people have been displaced, with more than 700,000 fleeing to neighboring countries. The Sudanese Ministry of Health reports that nearly 1,200 people have been killed, although officials believe the death toll is higher. The army, which has air and artillery power, and the Rapid Support Forces, which dominate Khartoum, have been unable to claim victory. As a result of this war, infrastructure in Khartoum has been devastated, and fighting has spread westward. Reuters reported that the 'Rapid Support Forces' have recently moved towards villages south of Khartoum following airstrikes by the Sudanese army. Witnesses state that in Nyala, one of Sudan's largest cities and the capital of South Darfur, fighting has continued in residential areas since Thursday, with medical sources reporting at least 20 deaths. Consequently, according to the United Nations, 5,000 families have been displaced. The war in Sudan has become a scene of targeted ethnic attacks by Arab militias and the 'Rapid Support Forces' in western Darfur, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee to Chad. Residents of Khartoum have accused this group of looting and occupying vast areas of the Sudanese capital. The group has stated that it will investigate these allegations. While both sides have shown willingness towards regional and international mediation efforts, none have led to a sustainable ceasefire. Both sides have sent representatives to Jeddah with the aim of resuming negotiations. However, the Sudanese Foreign Minister stated on Friday that indirect negotiations have not seriously begun. The leaders of the army and the 'Rapid Support Forces' have headed a joint council since the ousting of Omar al-Bashir in 2019, but they have disagreed on how to transition to democracy. Warnings about the 'collapse' of Sudan's health system; 49,000 cancer patients are at risk of death. The UN reported the discovery of 'a mass grave' in Sudan. The consequences of three months of conflict in Sudan: the number of displaced persons and refugees has reached three million. The war in Sudan continues; Egypt is holding a conference to achieve peace. Airstrikes by the Sudanese army have left 22 dead.