Trending Now - Sudan's Ongoing Conflict Marks Four Years of Neglect and Despair
WHO:
ABC News - United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher criticized the international community regarding Sudan.
ABC News - Denise Brown is the top U.N. official in Sudan.
ABC News - Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan is the military chief and chair of the ruling sovereign council in Sudan.
ABC News - Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the RSF commander and former deputy to Burhan.
ABC News - Josef Tucker is a senior analyst for the Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group.
ABC News - Mohamed Suleiman is a journalist reporting on the conflict in Sudan.
WHAT:
ABC News - Sudan is entering its fourth year of war, described as an “abandoned crisis” by the United Nations.
ABC News - At least 59,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
ABC News - The RSF rampaged through el-Fasher, resulting in at least 6,000 deaths over three days in October 2025.
ABC News - The number of people with severe acute malnutrition is expected to increase to 800,000.
ABC News - About 34 million people, or almost two-thirds of the Sudanese population, need assistance.
ABC News - Fuel prices in Sudan have increased by over 24% due to the Iran war.
ABC News - The military has established control over northern, eastern, and central regions of Sudan.
ABC News - The RSF and allies control Darfur and areas in the Kordofan region.
WHERE:
ABC News - The conflict is primarily taking place in Sudan, particularly in the Darfur region and the capital, Khartoum.
ABC News - The RSF has received military support from a base in Ethiopia.
WHEN:
ABC News - The conflict in Sudan began following the military ouster of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.
ABC News - The RSF rampaged through el-Fasher in October 2025.
ABC News - The military's seizure of Khartoum occurred in early 2025.
ABC News - The U.N. migration agency reported the return of about 4 million people to their homes in March 2026.
WHY:
ABC News - The conflict erupted from a power struggle following Sudan’s transition to democracy.
ABC News - Regional powers, including the United Arab Emirates, are backing combatants behind the scenes.
HOW:
ABC News - The war has seen widespread atrocities, including mass killings and sexual violence.
ABC News - The International Criminal Court is investigating potential war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 09:23 UTC)
The United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has criticized the international community for its inaction as Sudan enters its fourth year of war, which has resulted in at least 59,000 deaths and a staggering 34 million people in need of assistance. The conflict, fueled by a power struggle following the military ouster of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in April 20th19, has seen the RSF rampage through regions like Darfur and el-Fasher, leading to widespread atrocities and prompting investigations by the International Criminal Court. As the situation worsens, the number of people suffering from severe acute malnutrition is expected to rise to 800,000, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid in the region.