Power Struggle in Sudan Leads to Fears of a Civil War
Recently, fighting broke out between rival military factions in the north-east African country of Sudan over who will lead the country. Tensions have been high over the last several days between the supporters of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who heads the armed forces and those loyal to his deputy General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). For the last year and half Sudan, a strategically important yet impoverished country of 46 million has been ruled by a council of generals. Both Burhan and Dagalo are distrustful of one another and believe the other is attempting to consolidate power.
What is happening in Sudan?
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News Articles
Sudan: Why has fighting broken out there?
BBC NEWS
April 17, 2023
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65284948
Sudan violence escalates as rival factions reject ceasefire calls
THE GUARDIAN
April 17, 2023
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/17/antony-blinken-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-sudan
More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy
ALJAZEERA
April 17, 2023
Sudan rival forces battle in capital as UN sees little prospect for mediation now
REUTERS
April 17, 2023
Why is Sudan in turmoil again? – explainer
THE JERUSALEM POST
April 18, 2023
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739511
Opinion: How did Sudan go from casting off despotic rule to this?
CNN
April 17, 2023
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/opinions/sudan-revolution-to-civil-war-lynch/index.html
Sudan: Military and militia driven by hunger for power
DW
April 17, 2023
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-military-and-militia-driven-by-hunger-for-power/a-65352756
How a rivalry between generals sparked a battle to control Sudan
AXIOS
April 17, 2023
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/17/burhan-hemedti-rivalry-civil-war-sudan-explainer
Assessment
Writing: What is the significance of fighting between two rival military factions in Sudan ?
Debate: What is the best way to achieve peace in Sudan?
Poll: Should the international community send troops into Sudan to ensure peace?
Short Answer: What are the ramifications if Sudan experiences a civil war?
News Quiz
True/False
For the last year and half Sudan has been ruled by a council of generals. (T/F)
The international community has remained silent concerning the fighting in Sudan. (T/F)
Generals Burhan and Dagalo have each been accused of committing human rights abuses in the past. (T/F)
Multiple Choice
How many people have been killed in Sudan since fighting began on April 15?
- 180.
- 1,800.
- 18,000.
- 180,000.
Which of the following countries has exploited Sudan’s gold mines?
- Russia.
- United States.
- China.
- Egypt.
All the following is true concerning Sudan EXCEPT.
- It has a population of 46 million people.
- It has a unified military and is stable.
- It has high unemployment and inflation.
- The average annual income is just $750.
