Sudan Conflict: Why are they fighting?

 Fighting continues in Sudan, between opposing branches of the military which threatens the stability of the entire country with at least more than  500 civilians are confirm dead up to now. Increased stress between the rival paramilitary group known as the rapid support forces Or RSF and the leaders of Sudan’s Army. Even a three-day peace over Eid failed with gunfire continuing, but why are these factions fighting and why is there such an international Focus?

Sudan Conflict
Sudan Conflict

Background of Sudan Conflict.

Sudan is a large country located in northeastern Africa. The country has a long and complex history, but in recent years it has been characterized by political instability, economic hardship, and social unrest. In 2019, Sudan’s longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted from power by a popular uprising. The defense minister and head of the security committee announced the uprooting of this regime, and I’m arresting its head, Al-bashir who is being kept in a safe location. This led to the formation of a temporary government, which was supposed to lead the country towards democracy and economic stability. However, the temporary government has faced many challenges including religious tensions, economic collapse, and ethnic and ongoing Regional violence In October 2021, a coup took place that saw the military take power from the civilian government. The coup sparked widespread protest and a violent crackdown by security forces. Since then, the situation in Sudan has deteriorated rapidly, with clashes between protesters and security forces and between different factions vying for power.

Effect of  Sudan Conflict.

The points that illustrate the current position of the Sudan Conflict are as follows.

  1. The United Nations reports that the coup in 2021 has resulted in the deaths of at least one thousand people, with thousands more being injured.
  2. World food program estimates that 17 million people in Sudan need humanitarian assistance.
  3. The inflation rate in Sudan is currently over 400 percent, one of the highest in the world. This has led to widespread food and fuel shortages, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict in Darfur since 2003 has displaced over 2 million people and resulted in tens of thousands of deaths.
  4. Sudan is of interest geopolitically to a number of nations including its Arab neighbours. the US and Russia desires a strategic Naval Base on the Red Sea something, their Washington counterparts naturally oppose as they seek to ensure there is no return to the day when terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda were host in the country 
  5. Saudia Arabia has developed relations with Sudan following Albashir’s ousting in 2019 the Saudis convinced Sudan to send Military Support to join its side in the Yemen Civil War.
  6. large numbers of external factors adding pressure to an already volatile situation will mean further growing pain for whichever government is in place.