Biden Administration Declares Genocide in Sudan Amid Ongoing Civil War

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1 year ago

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The **White House** has officially termed the ongoing conflict in Sudan as a **genocide**, amidst escalating violence by rebel forces.
Following sanctions against rebel leader **Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa** for widespread atrocities, fears of ethnic cleansing have intensified.
**John Kirby**, spokesperson for the National Security Council, mentioned this as the **second genocide** in Sudan's history, relating it to the **Darfur conflict**.
The situation is dire, with nearly **30 million** people in need of humanitarian aid, and a significant portion facing **famine** due to the conflict.
Rights groups have praised the U.S. sanctions as a vital first step towards accountability and a shift in U.S. policy toward Sudan.

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