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After three years of war, Sudan’s civilians need stronger support

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The devastating war in Sudan shows no signs of abating. Diplomatic efforts must prioritize a Sudanese-led political process.

The brutal war in Sudan is now moving into its fourth year, with little prospect of resolution for the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. 

In the wake of the latest International Sudan Conference, held in Berlin on 15 April, the imperative remains to build a credible framework for an inclusive political process led by Sudanese civilians, and to strengthen channels between existing mediation structures.

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