The Escalating Crisis in Sudan: Mobilization, Lawlessness, and the Search for Peace.

Sudan's "resistance committees" have mobilized to provide medical care, evacuate civilians, and maintain social cohesion amid the ongoing armed conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. These neighborhood groups have filled the void left by aid groups that have suspended operations due to the violence. The resistance committees have coordinated informal networks to organize anti-war messaging and humanitarian response, boosting their support among the population. Despite their heroic efforts, they have received little support from political elites and generals, and the international community should engage with them to effectively address the crisis.