Sudan's Khartoum Devastated After Two-Year Civil War Killing 150,000

Sudan has been severely impacted by over two years of civil war, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement, with Khartoum, the capital city, left devastated. The conflict has also led to the emergence of a parallel government formed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups, challenging the authority of the official government and deepening the crisis. This move has been widely condemned, including by the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, as it threatens Sudan’s unity and risks prolonging the conflict rather than resolving it. Historical examples from countries like Angola, Libya, and Somalia show that parallel governments often exacerbate humanitarian crises, prolong wars, and foster extremism instead of stabilizing states. In Sudan’s case, the RSF’s attempt to establish a competing government underscores the fragility of the peace process and the complex challenges to national reconciliation and stability. The ongoing conflict and political fragmentation highlight the dire need for unified governance to prevent further chaos and suffering.