The ongoing war in Sudan has extended into its third month, resulting in a reported death toll exceeding 2,000 and the recent assassination of a provincial governor in the remote region of Darfur.

The conflict involves the army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, pitted against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, since April 15.

The International Organization for Migration estimates that 2.2 million individuals have been displaced, with 528,000 seeking refuge in neighboring countries.

The persistence of the war has far exceeded expectations, leaving Sudanese citizens uncertain about their future and facing the need to rebuild their lives.

The death toll continues to rise, with recent data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project indicating casualties exceeding 2,000 as of June 9.

Governor Khamis Abdullah Abakar was tragically killed in West Darfur, shortly after criticizing the paramilitary forces in an interview.

The United Nations attributes the act to Arab militias and the RSF, while the Darfur Lawyers Association condemns the brutal act.

Both Burhan and the RSF deny responsibility for the governor’s assassination, accusing each other of treachery.

Mediation efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia have reached an impasse due to repeated ceasefire violations by both sides.

The dire situation has left millions in urgent need of aid, but the required funding has not been adequately provided. Saudi Arabia has announced an international pledging conference in response.

The consequences of the war are devastating, with widespread destruction evident throughout Sudan.

Homes and markets have been razed, hospitals and aid facilities looted, and an alarming number of people have sought refuge in Chad.

The conflict exacerbates the existing scars of the two-decade-long conflict in Darfur, characterized by mass casualties and forced displacement.

The Umma Party appeals for international assistance, highlighting the urgent need to aid those affected in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur.

The atrocities committed by cross-border militias, allegedly supported by the RSF, have resulted in massacres and ethnic cleansing, as reported by the Darfur Lawyers Association.