<h5>What is happening in Sudan?</h5><p>On 15th April 2023, fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and the country's paramilitary forces known as Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Several gunshots and explosions were heard in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum.</p><p>According to recent reports, RSF has taken control of the airports in Khartoum and Meroe. They also seem to have taken over the Presidential Palace and the mansion of Army Chief General Abdel al-Burhan. The fighting between them and the Sudanese army has left many civilians dead or injured.</p><p>The clashes have caused international outrage and concern among Sudan’s neighbouring countries, some of which have closed their borders.</p><h5>What is the history behind this conflict?</h5><p>The conflict’s roots lie in April 2019, when Sudan’s long-serving President Omar al-Bashir was removed by military generals following a countrywide protest against him. Despite Bashir's removal, citizens continued to protest for democratic elections and a democratic government.</p><p>Four months later, the military and the protestors reached an understanding. It was decided that a council led by Army Chief General Abdel al-Burhan and RSF Chief General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo would be formed. The Council would be responsible for conducting elections at the end of 2023.</p><p>During this time, Abdalla Hamdok was named temporary Prime Minister by the Council. However, in October 2021, the military got rid of Hamdok, and Burhan became the country’s leader. Dagalo was appointed second-in-command.</p><p>Burhan declared that the military would rule until elections in July 2023. However, things between Burhan and Dagalo turned sour.</p><h5>Why did relations between Burhan and Dagalo turn bad?</h5><p>Army Chief General Burhan and RSF Chief General Dagalo disagreed on how to merge the 10,000-strong RSF into the army. They also argued about who should lead this process.</p><p>Dagalo wanted to postpone this process for ten years, but Burhan wanted it to happen in the next two years. This caused a fallout between them which resulted in fighting between the Army and the RSF.</p><h5>What has been happening due to all the fighting?</h5><p>Internet services in the country have been blocked, and there is a power outage. The country’s economy is also suffering greatly. These fights can also make it impossible for elections to happen, which can lead to the country's downfall.</p><p>The United States of America (USA), China, Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the African Union have asked both parties to stop the fight immediately. Let’s hope the RSF and the army stop their fighting for the benefit of the people of Sudan.</p>

Sudan’s paramilitary force has taken control of two airports and the Presidential Palace.

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