At least 174 civilians have been killed and hundreds more wounded in the five days of fighting between two military commanders in Sudan, raising fears of a civil war that could derail the nation's hopes of democracy and threaten the stability of surrounding countries. The United Nations Security Council and African Union have called for an immediate end to the violence and for the two sides to return to the negotiating table.
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The United States, Russia, and China have all called for an end to the violence in Sudan, where officials have reported dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. The UN has expressed its concern and urged all parties to cease hostilities and engage in dialogue. The Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces have yet to agree to a ceasefire.
Key takeaways: Clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces have caused a great deal of destruction and disruption in the region. The Sudan Doctors’…