CAIRO (AP) — A raging conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3 million people from their homes, including over 700,000 who fled to neighboring countries, the U.N. said Wednesday. A coup, led by the military and RSF, disrupted the democratic transition in October 2021. More than 2.4 million people have fled their homes to safer areas inside the country, according to the International Organization for Migration. Members of the paramilitary force have occupied people’s houses and other civilian properties since the conflict broke out, according to residents and activists. Egypt, meanwhile, is hosting a meeting on Thursday with Sudan’s neighbors aimed at establishing “effective mechanisms” to help find a peaceful settlement to the conflict, according to the Egyptian presidency.

Source: Ethiopian News July 12, 2023 12:31 UTC