Sudan's Conflict Escalates with Rising Death Toll and Failed Negotiations.
The conflict in Sudan is causing concern for neighbouring countries, including Egypt and Chad, due to shared Nile waters and the potential for a new humanitarian crisis. The United States and other Western powers are also worried about the situation, which has derailed plans for a transition to civilian rule. Russia's involvement in Sudan, including a possible naval base, is also a concern. The conflict pits General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.