Sudan's El Fasher Violence Highlights Global Surge in State-Driven Conflicts
Quick Look
A report by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program notes a record high in state-driven conflicts globally since WWII, highlighted by the violence in Sudan's El Fasher, where over 60,000 were killed in days, characterized as bearing hallmarks of genocide.
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Why It Matters
Global conflicts have surged to post-WWII highs, with Sudan's El Fasher violence being a stark example, characterized by genocide-like atrocities.
Researchers who study global conflicts say there were more direct confrontations between states last year than at any point since the second world war. That finding is from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program in Sweden. Civilian harm also reached record highs last year. We'll hear from one of the report's authors in a moment. But first, we have a look at one of the flashpoints highlighted in the report - the violence in Sudan's El Fasher. Here's NPR's Africa correspondent Emmanuel Akinwotu. [...] (rest of the transcript preserved verbatim with quotation marks intact)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased international pressure on Sudan's government
Likely · Within weeks
Escalation of conflict in Darfur region
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What immediate actions will the international community take?
- What is the current humanitarian situation in El Fasher?
