America concludes genocide has been committed in Sudan—again
The move highlights the magnitude of Sudan’s civil war but does little to end it
For months America has been criticised for not doing enough to help end the catastrophic civil war in Sudan that began nearly two years ago. It took ten months for President Joe Biden to appoint a special envoy to Sudan, and then another nine for his top emissary to pay the country a visit. An American-led push for ceasefire talks fizzled in August after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the regular national army, did not show up.
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This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “Certifiably genocidal”
Middle East & Africa January 11th 2025
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