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Sudan's civil war intensifies as the Rapid Support Forces face escalating international sanctions for atrocities in El Fasher, while the government pursues diplomatic normalization and announces new resource discoveries to offset economic collapse.
February 2026
Week of Feb 23, compared to 12-week average
Sudan's economy remains dependent on external humanitarian aid and new resource announcements. The UAE pledged $500 million in aid and signed a cooperation agreement with the WFP, while Sudan announced a major gold and iron discovery and a plan to increase electricity production. Visa also established a new digital payments hub covering Sudan.
Sudan's government is consolidating regional diplomatic ties and rejecting engagement with the RSF. It condemned the RSF chief's visit to Uganda, returned to the east African bloc after two years, and coordinated with Egypt to reject unilateral Nile actions. The UN appointed a new envoy for Sudan, and the UAE welcomed a US peace plan.
The security situation is defined by extreme violence against civilians and escalating international pressure on the RSF. The UN reported civilian killings more than doubled in 2025 and cited evidence of genocide in El Fasher, leading the UN Security Council and US to sanction RSF commanders. Sudan's army claimed a tactical victory by breaking a rebel siege on a key southern city.
Sudanese society is enduring a catastrophic humanitarian crisis marked by famine and systematic atrocities. UN investigators found evidence of genocide in El Fasher, child malnutrition reached catastrophic levels, and a boat sinking on the River Nile killed at least 21 people. A report detailed the RSF's execution of disabled people.