Sudan at War A Nation Divided

Sudan at War: A Nation Divided is a sweeping, unflinching chronicle of one of the most devastating and least understood conflicts of the 21st century. Drawing on history, testimony, analysis, and the human stories buried beneath headlines, this book traces Sudan‘s long descent into fragmentation-from colonial legacies and political betrayals to the violent struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that shattered the nation in 2023. Across thirty deeply reported chapters, the book reveals how decades of authoritarian rule, uneven development, marginalization, and regional manipulation laid the foundations for collapse. It exposes the forces that weaponized identity, exploited resources, and turned whole regions into battlegrounds. It follows the lives of civilians caught between militias, airstrikes, hunger, and displacement, illuminating the courage, trauma, and resilience of families who never asked to become part of a war. The narrative brings readers into the heart of Khartoum as its streets fall silent under bombardment; into the ruins of Darfur, where communities face repeated cycles of violence; and into crowded shelters where schools, hospitals, and mosques transform into places of survival. It documents the mass displacement that pushed millions across borders and the diaspora networks fighting desperately to save loved ones trapped inside the country. Beyond the frontline, the book exposes the hidden machinery driving the war: the global marketplace of arms and gold, proxy involvement by regional powers, and the catastrophic failure of international institutions. It interrogates the paralysis of the United Nations, the fragmented response of African organizations, and the geopolitical interests that turned Sudan‘s suffering into background noise. Yet Sudan at War is not only a record of devastation-it is also a roadmap for understanding what comes next. From the grassroots activism of resistance committees to the courage of medical workers, journalists, women‘s groups, and youth organizers, the book highlights the extraordinary human capacity to resist, rebuild, and imagine a future beyond rubble. It delves into the urgent need for justice, truth-telling, accountability, and reconciliation, confronting the question of how a nation heals after enduring so many unpunished crimes. With clarity and moral urgency, the book examines what it means to rebuild a state when institutions have collapsed, when trauma shapes generations, and when the very idea of nationhood has been shaken. It argues that Sudan‘s future cannot be reclaimed by generals or foreign powers but must be forged by civilians-by those who continue to believe in a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive Sudan despite the devastation surrounding them. Sudan at War: A Nation Divided is both a historical record and a call to action. It is for readers seeking to understand the roots of Sudan‘s crisis, the human toll of its violence, and the global failures that allowed it to unfold. It is for policymakers, journalists, activists, scholars, and anyone who believes that the stories of ordinary people matter. Most importantly, it is for Sudanese everywhere-those who fled, those who stayed, and those who continue to fight for a future that war has tried to erase. Uncompromising, compassionate, and meticulously crafted, this book ensures that Sudan‘s suffering is not forgotten-and that hope, even in the darkest moment, remains possible.