Nothing is surprising about what happened in Gaza, except for the timing and magnitude of the ‘Al-Aqsa Storm’ operation. As the world watched on and did nothing to help, Gaza was trapped in disastrous living conditions and a continuous siege for 17 years. The Palestinian arena in its entirety has…

In parallel with its vicious armed conflict, another war is being fought over the rubble in Sudan. The flames of this other war also refuse to die down, rather than stop adding to the flames of the conflict. It is true that an array of factors, domestic and external, are perpetuating the conflict…

In a few days, the Sudanese war will have begun five months, and we are still busy quarreling, which is what led us to the wretched situation we now find ourselves in. Each party claims that the other is to blame, and all factions remain embroiled in debates over who fired the first shot. Divisions…

Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan’s departure, after five months of war, has set many developments in motion. It has opened the floodgates of analysis and interpretation. Many questions about his departure from the Army Command headquarters persist, including those about how he left to the…

The people of Sudan have been closely following the intense battles for control over the armored corps base in southern Khartoum. The Rapid Support Forces have launched several attacks on the base in quick succession as they vied for control over this crucial Sudanese army base. For the past three…

Even as the war continues to take a toll on the Sudanese people, the civil forces that had played a prominent role during the four-year transition period continue to operate in the way they always have. They remain divided, constantly squabbling and trying to outmaneuver one another. Indeed, the…

However much the case of stopping the war in Sudan and achieving peace is essential, it has started to invoke frustration and suspicions among people. The Sudanese government that has put peace as its highest priorities has put itself in a very narrow corner when it optimistically put a six-month…