Sudan Crisis Deepens as RSF Strikes Hit Critical Infrastructure

Sudan Crisis Deepens as RSF Strikes Hit Critical Infrastructure
Above: Smoke continued to rise on its third day after explosions at the South Port of the city of Port Sudan, Sudan, on May 8, 2025. Image copyright: Stringer/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Sudan's civil war, driven by rival generals, threatens global stability as external powers like the UAE fuel further conflict. With 150,000 dead and over 10 million displaced, diplomatic pressure on regional actors is urgent. The U.S. must leverage ties with Saudi Arabia and others to halt arms flows and prevent Sudan’s partition. A coordinated international response is vital to avert a broader crisis.

Establishment-critical narrative

Sudan's war exposes Western hypocrisy, ignoring civilian suffering while aiding Ukraine. With countless deaths and mass displacement, global powers have blatantly abandoned the Sudanese to starvation and disease. Destroyed passports and suspended refugee programs betray the vulnerable. A policy reversal is needed now, including equitable aid, fair refugee policies, and a ceasefire.

Metaculus Prediction


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