War in Sudan (2023–present)
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On 15 April 2023, clashes happened across Sudan, especially in and around the capital city Khartoum, as well as Darfur, between rival factions of the current military government. By 19 December, at least 12,000 people died[20] and more than 33,000 people were injured.[21]
This article needs to be updated. (December 2023) |
War in Sudan | ||||||||
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Part of the Sudanese Civil Wars | ||||||||
Military situation as of 10 December 2023 Controlled by Rapid Support Forces
Controlled by SPLM-N (al-Hilu)
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Participants | ||||||||
SLM/A - Tambour (since August 2023)[2] Egypt[5][6] Iran[7] Saudi Arabia[7] Turkey[7] Ukraine[8] |
Rapid Support Forces
Chad[9][10] Kenya[11] United Arab Emirates[10] Alleged non-state support Libyan National Army[12] Wagner Group[13][14] | SPLM-N (al-Hilu faction)[15] (June 2023 – present) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | ||||||||
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan |
Hemedti Abdelrahim Dagalo Abdel Rahman Jumma | Abdelaziz al-Hilu | ||||||
Strength | ||||||||
110,000–120,000[17] Unknown | 70,000–150,000[17] | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | ||||||||
12,000+ killed and 33,000+ injured[18] 5,090,869 internally displaced[19] 1,400,375 refugees |
The fighting began with attacks on key government sites such as Khartoum where gunfire and explosions were reported. As of 15 April 2023, Leader of the RSF Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan claimed to control key government sites such as the general military headquarters, Sudan TV headquarters and the Presidential Palace.
On 17 April, the governments of Kenya, South Sudan and Djibouti stated that they could send their presidents to Sudan to act as mediators. However, Khartoum Airport was closed due to fighting making arrival by air difficult.[22]