An existential battle of interests: what the Sudanese war is actually about

Old guard v the emboldened new … the conflict has encroached on what was once a peaceful existence. Illustration: Pejman Faratin/Guardian Pictures

Almost everywhere I go, I am asked about Sudan. The questions are partly from concern for family and my birth country, and partly from a genuine desire to understand how the conflict there has turned into something so intense and seemingly unstoppable. This week, I break down what is happening in the country, and why it has escalated to catastrophic proportions.

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