The Falcons and the Secretary Bird: Arab Gulf States in Sudan’s War

The falcons and the secretary bird: Arab Gulf states in Sudan’s war

People displaced following Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on Zamzam displacement camp shelter in the town of Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer | picture alliance / REUTERS | StringerSummary Arab Gulf states have particular capacity to influence the outcome of Sudan’s conflict due to their wealth, financial ties to fighting groups and regional interests, which include securing access to Sudan’s agricultural, livesto…

Sudan’s war cuts economy by 42%, push millions into poverty

Sudan’s civil war, raging since April 2023, has unleashed not only political chaos but also an economic collapse of staggering proportions. More than 14 million people have been displaced, and over half the population now faces food insecurity amid the destruction of vital infrastructure. A recent study by IFPRI forecasts the country’s GDP could shrink by 42% from pre-war levels if the conflict continues through 2025. The war has already wiped o…