External powers are providing the resources necessary to sustain the three-year war in Sudan, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues to destabilize the region, leaving millions of people displaced and driving widespread famine.
Al Jazeera notes that the persistence of the fighting is tied directly to the outside forces fueling the struggle. The outlet reported that the conflict is being exacerbated by global tensions, specifically citing the US-Israeli war on Iran and instability in the Strait of Hormuz.
These geopolitical shifts are driving up the costs of essential goods. Rising fuel and food prices make it harder to mitigate the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in Sudan.
Humanitarian crisis deepens
As the war enters its third year, the humanitarian situation has reached a breaking point. The displacement of millions has created a massive refugee crisis that lacks a clear resolution.
Political analyst Dallia Abdelmoniem participated in a recent discussion regarding the drivers of the conflict. The report highlights that the intersection of local warfare and global economic pressure is preventing a ceasefire.
Without a change in the flow of resources to the warring factions, the famine is expected to persist. The ongoing instability in the Middle East remains a critical factor in the rising costs of survival for those caught in the Sudanese war zone.
