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On September 26, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a major offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and Bahri
Eighteen months into the civil war, the UN said that more than 20,000 people have been killed.
Additionally, the International Organization for Migration has recorded an estimated total of 10,890,722 internally displaced persons (IDPs) as of October 1
Sudan
Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa.
It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south, and the Red Sea.
Africa's third-largest country by area and the third-largest by area in the Arab League.
Its capital and most populous city is Khartoum.
Economic Implications of the war
The war has led to significant disruptions in local economies, agricultural productivity, and trade.
Damage to infrastructure, particularly in war zones, hinders economic activities.
Economic instability and the humanitarian crisis are likely to exacerbate poverty levels across the country.
Continuous flow of arms despite the UN arms embargo, prolonging the conflict and its economic impacts.
The involvement of external actors (e.g., UAE, Russia) complicates the situation and sustains the conflict.
Over 2 million refugees fleeing to neighboring countries, putting pressure on local economies and resources.
Ethnic clashes and violence along borders with South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea disrupt regional stability and economic cooperation.
Ongoing war creates uncertainty for investors and economic recovery, with a lack of international support for peace initiatives.
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