Analysis

Conflict in Sudan, GCC's food basket, rattles Gulf investments

In addition to its natural resources and agricultural output, Sudan's geographic location also makes it critical to Gulf security.

By Salim A. Essaid

Fear and confusion in Sudan as US citizens scramble to leave

As Sudan’s conflict stretches into its second week, Americans rushing to flee the African country are looking to the US government for help.

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Sudan: Ex-regime members flee prison as another truce is disrupted

Several cease-fires have failed to stop the bloodshed in Sudan, with both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces accusing the other of violating the most recent truce.

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Second US warship arrives off Port Sudan as pressure builds to evacuate citizens

Despite similar efforts undertaken by allies, the Biden administration has yet to order the US military to help evacuate American civilians seeking to flee Sudan.

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What's at stake for China in Sudan as fighting drags on?

China’s economic interests, deep-rooted diplomatic relations with Khartoum, leaves Beijing worried about instability in Sudan and the Horn of Africa.

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US says Sudan diplomacy ‘degraded’ but continues after pullout

With the US Embassy in Khartoum indefinitely closed, the Biden administration is exploring whether to base US diplomats out of Port Sudan.

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Analysis

France alarmed over Wagner’s role in Sudan as Russia expands in Africa

Following instances of instability in Mali and Burkina Faso that saw Russia's influence rise in Africa, France is closely working with Egypt to reach a cease-fire and avoid similar scenario in Sudan.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

US evacuates embassy in Sudan's capital Khartoum

The Biden administration doesn't see an evacuation effort for the estimated 16,000 American citizens in Sudan as possible in the coming days, but Pentagon and State Department officials said they are exploring options to make the overland route out of the country more viable.

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Meet Sudan's web of warlords, foreign backers and their tangled alignments

A look at the various players in the fighting that has exploded in Sudan paints a much richer picture than what some call a proxy war.

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White House: US citizens in Sudan should 'make their own arrangements'

As of Friday, no decision had been made on whether to withdraw the American diplomats stationed in Sudan.

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Can diplomacy end the fighting in Sudan?

Even if the country is too big to fail, observers see challenges in restoring peace before the unrest spreads to neighboring countries.

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Specter of prolonged conflict haunts Sudan as warring generals dig in

US intelligence suggests Sudan's rival generals have no diplomatic off-ramp as the country slides into what is likely to become a prolonged civil war.

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