The war in Sudan, explained @TheEconomist

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Sudan’s war is the world’s worst—but widely ignored. We explain the story behind the fighting. Watch part 2 here: youtu.be/CEkjyhtjZC8

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Anarchy in Sudan has spawned the world’s worst famine in 40 years: https://econ.st/4ewVNO6

The ripple effects of Sudan’s war are being felt across three continents: https://econ.st/3XDAeEN

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