Sudan’s war is not forgotten; it is profitable for some

Sudanese refugees gather as Doctors Without Borders teams assist the war-wounded from West Darfur, Sudan, in Adre hospital, Chad.

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As Sudan marks the third anniversary of a war that has now entered its fourth year, diplomats gathered in Berlin this week for an international conference billed as a reset moment. In some respects, it was.

The African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), the United States and several European governments issued a joint call for a ceasefire, pledged humanitarian assistance and reiterated the urgent need to stem the flow of weapons into the country.