How the conflict in Sudan beganpublished at 10:32 GMT
Much of the capital, Khartoum, lies in ruins after the two sides battled for control of the city
The civil war has been raging in Sudan for two-and-a-half years now. It has been estimated that at least 150,000 people have been killed – including many civilians – and more than 14 million people have been forced from their homes.
The conflict started in April 2023 after the country’s two leading military figures fell out over the future direction of the country.
Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan headed the armed forces and his deputy, Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as “Hemedti”, was in charge of the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
Fighting began in the capital, Khartoum, but spread countrywide as the two sides battled for control.
A major turning point earlier this year was seen when the army retook Khartoum in March, but this did not end the fighting.
The army’s withdrawal from el-Fasher leaves the RSF in control of most of the west of the country. There are fears that it is now being split in two.
Diplomatic efforts to end the war have failed and there have been accusations that both sides are getting support from other countries.
