The military, economic and humanitarian consequences of the RSF’s control of Mellit, North Darfur
On April 14, 2024, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engaged in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since April 15, 2023, seized control of Mellit, a town situated approximately 60 km from El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. Mellit holds strategic significance as it sits at a pivotal junction linking El Fasher to […]
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A feminist perspective on conflict in Sudan
By Zeinab Abbas BadawiWriter and expert in the field of human rights and gender Reports on women’s experiences in the war are only the tip of the iceberg. This paper seeks to begin to deepen this conversation by highlighting some additional women’s experiences, to explore the impact of the conflict on women and to discuss the […]
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Blue Nile, its conflict dynamics, and the potential implications for the wider war in Sudan
As the war in Sudan continues, the positioning of regional leaders like Malik Agar in Blue Nile and Minni Minawi and Gibril ibrahim in Darfur, plays an ever more critical role. Agar has sided with the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing war and recently formed a new...
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The Implications of the Current War for the Chad-Sudan Relationship
(March 18, 2024) Chad is both impacting, and impacted by, the ongoing war in Sudan. The war has sent large numbers of refugees from Sudan’s Darfur into Chad. At the same time, Chad is coming out of a transition in power from Idriss to Mahmat Deby in 2021, which has impacted Chad in ways that...
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Sudan Conflict Monitor # 11
March 12, 2024 The Sudan Conflict Monitor is a rapid response to the war in Sudan written through a peacebuilding, human rights, and justice lens, reflecting on the most important stories in the country. Please share it widely. Powered by Ayin, Human Rights Hub, and the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker These are the top...
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Challenges and Opportunities for Local Mediation: The experience of the elders and mediation committee in El Fasher
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...
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Sudan Conflict Monitor, Issue 10
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...
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Recognizing and Mitigating the Risk of Expansion of Sudan’s Conflict to South Sudan
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...
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Competition among Sudan’s Mediators: The Prospects for Peace Hang in the Balance
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...
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An Open Letter to Dr Abdalla Hamdok
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...
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Sudan Conflict Monitor # 9
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...
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Addis Ababa Declaration between the Coordination Body of the Democratic Civil Forces (Taqaddum) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
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...
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