Sudan’s war is now a regional crisis

The conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 with fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, has transitioned from a localized civil war into a regional crisis. While the violence was initially contained within national borders for over two years, recent developments indicate that the instability has now breached those boundaries.

This shift marks a significant escalation in the scope of the hostilities. The conflict, previously characterized by its internal brutality and localized impact, now poses broader threats to neighboring countries and the stability of the surrounding region.