Sudan faces potential split amid ongoing humanitarian crisis

The UN reports that Sudan's humanitarian crisis is the worst globally after nearly two years of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Fighting has led to tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced. The RSF recently announced plans to form a "Government of Peace and Unity" in areas they control, raising concerns about a potential split in Sudan. The African Union and UN Security Council warned that this could worsen the conflict and humanitarian situation. The SAF, which controls much of northern Sudan, has proposed a political roadmap for peace. However, both sides remain entrenched, with little indication of a willingness to cease hostilities. Humanitarian access is severely restricted, exacerbating the plight of millions in need.