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Why peace remains elusive in Sudan despite global pressure

Fighters loyal to the army patrol a market area in Khartoum on March 24, 2025. [Photo/AFP]

Despite mounting international pressure, Sudanese citizens still cling to the hope of a humanitarian ceasefire—more than two years since the war erupted in mid-April 2023.

According to a Sudanial report published on October 7, 2025, the conflict has left over a million people dead or injured, the majority of them civilians—especially women and children.

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