Sudan Fighting Rages Superpower Battle for Control of Country
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Sudan's civil war has drawn in at least 6 foreign powers backing rival sides!
Since April 2023, the UAE, Russia, Egypt & others have fueled the SAF vs. RSF conflict, making Sudan a global flashpoint. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksSudan's war created the world's largest internal displacement. How many fled?
- Around 3 million
- Around 6 million
- Over 10 million
- Over 20 million
Guess, then reveal the answer
Over 10 million
Sudan's gold mines directly fund the RSF's war machine.
Sudan is among Africa's top gold producers. The RSF controls key mining regions, smuggling gold — reportedly via UAE networks — to finance weapons, making resources a core reason superpowers back rival factions.
