The Sudan civil war is spiraling out of control, the UN Secretary-General warns, as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rages on. The RSF, reportedly backed by the United Arab Emirates, seized control of El Fasher in Darfur, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. This two-year war has led to a dire humanitarian crisis, with over 150,000 lives lost and 14 million people displaced. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, calls for an immediate halt to the fighting and an end to the violence, emphasizing the worsening situation in El Fasher. The city has become a epicenter of suffering, with civilians facing hunger, disease, and violence. The international community is grappling with the complex situation, as the SAF and RSF engage in negotiations, with the US proposing a truce. However, the RSF's refusal to withdraw from Sudanese cities, including El Fasher, complicates the peace process. The fall of El Fasher raises concerns about potential partitioning of Sudan, but the Sudanese ambassador to the UK, Babikir Elamin, argues that the priority should be ending the massacres in El Fasher, not a ceasefire. The US's peace plan, which includes a three-month humanitarian pause and a nine-month transition to a civilian-led government, faces resistance from the SAF. The RSF's continued violence and threats to commit further crimes in cities and communities have sparked calls for international action, including designating the RSF as a terrorist organization and banning arms sales to the UAE. The situation in Sudan remains a critical concern, with the international community searching for a resolution to this devastating conflict.
