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In early November 2023, El Fasher, the historical capital of the Greater Darfur region and the capital of the current North Darfur State, stood on the brink of a major battle for control by the warring parties. This possibility raised international concern about significant human casualties and new waves of displacement both of the city’s […]

February 16, 2024 The Sudan Conflict Monitor is a rapid response to the expanding war in Sudan written through a peacebuilding, human rights, and justice lens, reflecting on the most important stories in Sudan. Please share it widely. Powered by Ayin, Human Rights Hub and the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker These are the top stories in this issue: Read the

By Amir Idris (February 12, 2024) Sudan and South Sudan are intricately tied by a history of conflict and shared economic interests. The ongoing violence in Sudan poses a significant risk to South Sudan, further destabilizing both countries and the broader Horn of Africa region. The independence of South Sudan in 2011 was hoped to end

In this article, Dr. Elwathig Kameir assesses the competition among various platforms seeking to mediate the conflict in Sudan undermines their effectiveness and the prospects for peace. From Jeddah to IGAD to the regional states’ initiative, little progress has been made in negotiations. A more coordinated role is needed.  Dr. Elwathig Kameir is a freelance

By Dr. Elwathig Kameir Toronto, 11th January 2024 In this brief piece, I address an open letter to my friend Dr. Abdullah Hamdok, former Prime Minister of Sudan’s transitional government, and the chairperson of the Civil and Democratic Forces Coalition (Taqaddum), against the backdrop of the extended dialogue that we engaged in on the topic

The Sudan Conflict Monitor is a rapid response to the expanding war in Sudan written through a peacebuilding, human rights, and justice lens, reflecting on the most important stories in Sudan. Please share it widely.  Powered by Ayin, Human Rights Hub and the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker  These are the top stories in this

STPT is distributing this agreement between Taqaddum and the RSF for public information. The content is that which was agreed by the parties. It should not be construed as representing STPT’s complete views on any of the points in the document. January 2, 2024 Preamble Believing that the April 15 war is the most recent

South Darfur has been the site of intense violence from April 15 through the fall of the city to the RSF in the city in late October. Drawing on interviews with those recently displaced from Nyala, this paper reflects on the dynamics driving the conflict, from ethnic tensions to political dynamics to war economics. Respondents also

December 14, 2023 The Sudan Conflict Monitor is a rapid response to the expanding war in Sudan written through a peacebuilding, human rights, and justice lens, reflecting on the most important stories in Sudan. Please share it widely. Powered by Ayin, Human Rights Hub and the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker These are the top

Photo above, people fleeing El Fasher (social media) This report is produced in collaboration with the Sudan Crisis Research Network (SCRN), an association set up by displaced scholars affiliated with STPT (November 12, 2023) In the last few weeks, as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pressure on Nyala, Zalingei and El Geneina increased in late October,