Sudan has been gripped by violence since fighting broke out just over a week ago between rival military factions vying for control in Khartoum. With the situation deteriorating, the plight of civilians has been in the spotlight, but protective infrastructure is scarce. The U.S., like other countries, has evacuated its diplomats, but has been unable to help U.S. civilians leave the country thus far. For Sudanese civilians, evacuation by outside powers is not an option, although many are flooding across the border to South Sudan, where they may face significant additional risks. Of great concern in Sudan is the fact that the leaders of both belligerent factions have a proven track record of targeting civilians.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 25, 2023 13:13 UTC