Maya Ungar
@mayaungar.bsky.social
posting about all things UN & international conflict 🕊// currently UN Analyst at International Crisis Group (@crisisgroup.org) // she/her // all views are my own
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NEW ANALYST’S NOTEBOOK | UN Lifts Sanctions on Syria’s President as White House Visit Beckons
@mayaungar.bsky.social analyses the U.S.-led diplomatic push ahead of a planned meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump.
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
@mayaungar.bsky.social analyses the U.S.-led diplomatic push ahead of a planned meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump.
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
UN Lifts Sanctions on Syria’s President as White House Visit Beckons | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar analyses the U.S.-led diplomatic push ahead of a planned meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump
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November 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
NEW ANALYST’S NOTEBOOK | UN Lifts Sanctions on Syria’s President as White House Visit Beckons
@mayaungar.bsky.social analyses the U.S.-led diplomatic push ahead of a planned meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump.
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
@mayaungar.bsky.social analyses the U.S.-led diplomatic push ahead of a planned meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump.
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
Russian Ambassador in NY just held a stakeout on snapback.
When pushed to answer if Rus would implement sanctions on Iran again, he evaded, instead saying "how can [sanctions] be introduced if the snapback being launched right now is illegal."
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u...
When pushed to answer if Rus would implement sanctions on Iran again, he evaded, instead saying "how can [sanctions] be introduced if the snapback being launched right now is illegal."
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u...
August 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Russian Ambassador in NY just held a stakeout on snapback.
When pushed to answer if Rus would implement sanctions on Iran again, he evaded, instead saying "how can [sanctions] be introduced if the snapback being launched right now is illegal."
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u...
When pushed to answer if Rus would implement sanctions on Iran again, he evaded, instead saying "how can [sanctions] be introduced if the snapback being launched right now is illegal."
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u...
The E3 just snapped back sanctions on Iran. What happens next?
A quick 🧵, based on this very helpful article by my colleagues @icg_iran & @FortiD. (1/9)
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
A quick 🧵, based on this very helpful article by my colleagues @icg_iran & @FortiD. (1/9)
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
Iran Sanctions Snapback at the UN | International Crisis Group
The UK, France and Germany are preparing to trigger reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran unless Tehran agrees to restore international monitoring and negotiate restrictions on its nuclear program. In ...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The E3 just snapped back sanctions on Iran. What happens next?
A quick 🧵, based on this very helpful article by my colleagues @icg_iran & @FortiD. (1/9)
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
A quick 🧵, based on this very helpful article by my colleagues @icg_iran & @FortiD. (1/9)
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
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Almost no news in NBC's 50-minute Lavrov interview, an avalanche of Kremlin talking points ("2014 coup", "Nazis") and denials "no civilian targeting", "no Bucha"). Lavrov seemed uncharacteristically nervous, twisting a paper clip for a good part of the interview.
August 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Almost no news in NBC's 50-minute Lavrov interview, an avalanche of Kremlin talking points ("2014 coup", "Nazis") and denials "no civilian targeting", "no Bucha"). Lavrov seemed uncharacteristically nervous, twisting a paper clip for a good part of the interview.
UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping op for Lebanon, is up for renewal this month. 🇺🇳🇱🇧
The U.S. wants to renew it for one year, then shutter its doors.
@crisisgroup.org's @davidrobwood explains why that would be a mistake, and what the Council should do instead.👇
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
The U.S. wants to renew it for one year, then shutter its doors.
@crisisgroup.org's @davidrobwood explains why that would be a mistake, and what the Council should do instead.👇
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
Helping UNIFIL Restore Stability in Southern Lebanon | International Crisis Group
The mandate for the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon is up for renewal at the end of August. Israel and the U.S. dispute the force’s utility, but it continues to play a key role in stabilising the p...
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August 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping op for Lebanon, is up for renewal this month. 🇺🇳🇱🇧
The U.S. wants to renew it for one year, then shutter its doors.
@crisisgroup.org's @davidrobwood explains why that would be a mistake, and what the Council should do instead.👇
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
The U.S. wants to renew it for one year, then shutter its doors.
@crisisgroup.org's @davidrobwood explains why that would be a mistake, and what the Council should do instead.👇
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
The U.S. just announced sanctions on the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine -- @franceskalbs.bsky.social -- for her efforts to "prompt ICC action" against the U.S. and Israel.
From economy of occupation to economy of genocide - (A/HRC/59/23) Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 (Advance unedited...
To learn more about Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council and the Question of Palestine, click here to visit the dedicated webpage. Human Rights Council Fifty-ninth session 16 June–11 July...
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July 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The U.S. just announced sanctions on the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine -- @franceskalbs.bsky.social -- for her efforts to "prompt ICC action" against the U.S. and Israel.
The U.S. ends their remarks at the Security Council warning that "Iran's leadership would be wise to negotiate at this time"
June 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The U.S. ends their remarks at the Security Council warning that "Iran's leadership would be wise to negotiate at this time"
"Once again, leaders of the majority-Serb entity Republika Srpska are threatening to break away from Bosnia.
While tensions between the entity and Sarajevo are longstanding, national collapse may be closer than ever before." 👇
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While tensions between the entity and Sarajevo are longstanding, national collapse may be closer than ever before." 👇
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Bosnia in Deadlock as Serbs Strain for Exit | International Crisis Group
Once again, leaders of the majority-Serb entity Republika Srpska are threatening to break away from Bosnia. While tensions between the entity and Sarajevo are longstanding, national collapse may be cl...
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June 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Once again, leaders of the majority-Serb entity Republika Srpska are threatening to break away from Bosnia.
While tensions between the entity and Sarajevo are longstanding, national collapse may be closer than ever before." 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
While tensions between the entity and Sarajevo are longstanding, national collapse may be closer than ever before." 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
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NEW COMMENTARY | Bosnia in Deadlock as Serbs Strain for Exit
Once again, leaders of the majority-Serb entity Republika Srpska are threatening to break away from Bosnia. National collapse may be closer than ever before.
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
Once again, leaders of the majority-Serb entity Republika Srpska are threatening to break away from Bosnia. National collapse may be closer than ever before.
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
June 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEW COMMENTARY | Bosnia in Deadlock as Serbs Strain for Exit
Once again, leaders of the majority-Serb entity Republika Srpska are threatening to break away from Bosnia. National collapse may be closer than ever before.
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
Once again, leaders of the majority-Serb entity Republika Srpska are threatening to break away from Bosnia. National collapse may be closer than ever before.
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
The U.S. is ramping up its pressure to scare countries off from recognising Palestine during the Two State Solution Conference at the UN next week, sending a cable warning they "could face diplomatic consequences from the U.S."
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Exclusive: US warns against attending UN conference on Israel-Palestinian two-state solution
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is discouraging governments around the world from attending a United Nations conference next week in New York on a possible two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.
www.reuters.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The U.S. is ramping up its pressure to scare countries off from recognising Palestine during the Two State Solution Conference at the UN next week, sending a cable warning they "could face diplomatic consequences from the U.S."
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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❗Important new @crisisgroup.org statement on #EU, #Gaza & #Israel.
Words are not enough.
For EU governments to help change Israel’s policy, they need to throw more of their economic and diplomatic weight into signalling to Israel that the Gaza campaign must end.
bit.ly/3FFM0t5
Words are not enough.
For EU governments to help change Israel’s policy, they need to throw more of their economic and diplomatic weight into signalling to Israel that the Gaza campaign must end.
bit.ly/3FFM0t5
Europe on Gaza: Words Are Not Enough | International Crisis Group
A rising chorus of European states have condemned Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip after months of siege and bombardment. While much depends on Washington, European leaders have levers at ...
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June 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
❗Important new @crisisgroup.org statement on #EU, #Gaza & #Israel.
Words are not enough.
For EU governments to help change Israel’s policy, they need to throw more of their economic and diplomatic weight into signalling to Israel that the Gaza campaign must end.
bit.ly/3FFM0t5
Words are not enough.
For EU governments to help change Israel’s policy, they need to throw more of their economic and diplomatic weight into signalling to Israel that the Gaza campaign must end.
bit.ly/3FFM0t5
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🇺🇳 ‘The case for the status quo won out. But neither result marks an end to sceptics’ efforts to chip away at UN sanctions regimes.’
@mayaungar.bsky.social unpacks the UN Security Council votes on sanctions on South Sudan and enforcement of Libya’s arms embargo.
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@mayaungar.bsky.social unpacks the UN Security Council votes on sanctions on South Sudan and enforcement of Libya’s arms embargo.
www.crisisgroup.org/global-south...
The UN Dodges a Diplomatic Breakdown over Sanctions | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar on UN Security Council votes on sanctions on South Sudan and enforcement of Libya’s arms embargo
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June 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🇺🇳 ‘The case for the status quo won out. But neither result marks an end to sceptics’ efforts to chip away at UN sanctions regimes.’
@mayaungar.bsky.social unpacks the UN Security Council votes on sanctions on South Sudan and enforcement of Libya’s arms embargo.
www.crisisgroup.org/global-south...
@mayaungar.bsky.social unpacks the UN Security Council votes on sanctions on South Sudan and enforcement of Libya’s arms embargo.
www.crisisgroup.org/global-south...
✍️ My quick take for @crisisgroup.org on how last week's UNSC votes on South Sudan and Libya reflect on the broader sanctions debate at the UN.
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The UN Dodges a Diplomatic Breakdown over Sanctions | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar on UN Security Council votes on sanctions on South Sudan and enforcement of Libya’s arms embargo
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June 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
✍️ My quick take for @crisisgroup.org on how last week's UNSC votes on South Sudan and Libya reflect on the broader sanctions debate at the UN.
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Congratulations to the five newly elected members of the UN Security Council, set to join in January: Bahrain 🇧🇭, Colombia 🇨🇴, DRC 🇨🇩, Latvia 🇱🇻 & Liberia 🇱🇷.
They will be replacing Algeria 🇩🇿, Guyana 🇬🇾, ROK 🇰🇷, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 & Slovenia 🇸🇮.
They will be replacing Algeria 🇩🇿, Guyana 🇬🇾, ROK 🇰🇷, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 & Slovenia 🇸🇮.
June 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Congratulations to the five newly elected members of the UN Security Council, set to join in January: Bahrain 🇧🇭, Colombia 🇨🇴, DRC 🇨🇩, Latvia 🇱🇻 & Liberia 🇱🇷.
They will be replacing Algeria 🇩🇿, Guyana 🇬🇾, ROK 🇰🇷, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 & Slovenia 🇸🇮.
They will be replacing Algeria 🇩🇿, Guyana 🇬🇾, ROK 🇰🇷, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 & Slovenia 🇸🇮.
"Kyiv’s message to Moscow is that while Russian forces may be able to advance on the battlefield, the longer the war continues, the more Russia will suffer – meaning it is better to agree now to concessions at the negotiating table."
@crisisgroup.org reacts👇
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@crisisgroup.org reacts👇
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Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Seeks to Shift Balance in Talks | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert Oleg Ignatov on the effects and timing of Operation Spiderweb.
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June 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Kyiv’s message to Moscow is that while Russian forces may be able to advance on the battlefield, the longer the war continues, the more Russia will suffer – meaning it is better to agree now to concessions at the negotiating table."
@crisisgroup.org reacts👇
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@crisisgroup.org reacts👇
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It's about the negotiations, folks. Quick take on Ukraine's latest Operation Spiderweb drone attack by @crisisgroup.org's Oleg Ignatov
Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Seeks to Shift Balance in Talks | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert Oleg Ignatov on the effects and timing of Operation Spiderweb.
www.crisisgroup.org
June 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It's about the negotiations, folks. Quick take on Ukraine's latest Operation Spiderweb drone attack by @crisisgroup.org's Oleg Ignatov
The Security Council has renewed the arms embargo on South Sudan, with a vote of 9-6-0.
@jongethon.bsky.social and I wrote about the importance of the renewal this year in the @The_EastAfrican👇
theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/opinion/...
@jongethon.bsky.social and I wrote about the importance of the renewal this year in the @The_EastAfrican👇
theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/opinion/...
Dear UNSC, lifting South Sudan arms embargo would be reckless
Lifting the arms embargo now would signal the government to escalate offensives unchecked and push the opposition to brace for renewed conflict.
theeastafrican.co.ke
May 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Security Council has renewed the arms embargo on South Sudan, with a vote of 9-6-0.
@jongethon.bsky.social and I wrote about the importance of the renewal this year in the @The_EastAfrican👇
theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/opinion/...
@jongethon.bsky.social and I wrote about the importance of the renewal this year in the @The_EastAfrican👇
theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/opinion/...
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On Sunday, Mexico will be choosing close to 2,600 judges – a first in the country and the world. The election has been deeply dividing and turnout will be low. In this @crisisgroup.org Q&A we dive into the controversial move and the potential outcomes for the violence crisis and sky-high impunity.
A People’s Court? Weighing Mexico’s First Elections for Judges | International Crisis Group
Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert David Mora explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfall...
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May 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
On Sunday, Mexico will be choosing close to 2,600 judges – a first in the country and the world. The election has been deeply dividing and turnout will be low. In this @crisisgroup.org Q&A we dive into the controversial move and the potential outcomes for the violence crisis and sky-high impunity.
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This week, the UNSC will decide whether to renew its arms embargo on South Sudan.
Earlier this month, @mayaungar.bsky.social explained why the embargo matters @crisisgroup.org - and why it may fall.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
Earlier this month, @mayaungar.bsky.social explained why the embargo matters @crisisgroup.org - and why it may fall.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
UN Readies for Critical Vote on South Sudan’s Arms Embargo | International Crisis Group
The annual renewal of the UN arms embargo on South Sudan comes up for a vote in May. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar warns that ending the mandate entirely would risk fuelling a return to ...
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May 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This week, the UNSC will decide whether to renew its arms embargo on South Sudan.
Earlier this month, @mayaungar.bsky.social explained why the embargo matters @crisisgroup.org - and why it may fall.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
Earlier this month, @mayaungar.bsky.social explained why the embargo matters @crisisgroup.org - and why it may fall.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
The UNSC will soon vote on whether or not to renew the arms embargo on South Sudan.
In a new @crisisgroup.org piece, I break down the embargo's track record & urge caution in lifting right as the country teeters on the edge of another civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
In a new @crisisgroup.org piece, I break down the embargo's track record & urge caution in lifting right as the country teeters on the edge of another civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
UN Readies for Critical Vote on South Sudan’s Arms Embargo | Crisis Group
The annual renewal of the UN arms embargo on South Sudan comes up for a vote in May. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar warns that ending the mandate entirely would risk fuelling a return to ...
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May 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The UNSC will soon vote on whether or not to renew the arms embargo on South Sudan.
In a new @crisisgroup.org piece, I break down the embargo's track record & urge caution in lifting right as the country teeters on the edge of another civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
In a new @crisisgroup.org piece, I break down the embargo's track record & urge caution in lifting right as the country teeters on the edge of another civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
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NEW Q&A | UN Readies for Critical Vote on #SouthSudan Arms Embargo
The vote for the annual renewal of the UN arms embargo looms. @mayaungar.bsky.social warns that ending the mandate entirely risks fuelling a return to civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
The vote for the annual renewal of the UN arms embargo looms. @mayaungar.bsky.social warns that ending the mandate entirely risks fuelling a return to civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
UN Readies for Critical Vote on South Sudan’s Arms Embargo | Crisis Group
The annual renewal of the UN arms embargo on South Sudan comes up for a vote in May. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar warns that ending the mandate entirely would risk fuelling a return to ...
www.crisisgroup.org
May 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
NEW Q&A | UN Readies for Critical Vote on #SouthSudan Arms Embargo
The vote for the annual renewal of the UN arms embargo looms. @mayaungar.bsky.social warns that ending the mandate entirely risks fuelling a return to civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
The vote for the annual renewal of the UN arms embargo looms. @mayaungar.bsky.social warns that ending the mandate entirely risks fuelling a return to civil war.
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
In a surprise twist, Mike Waltz is the newest nominee for USUN Ambassador.
I certainly did not see that coming.
I certainly did not see that coming.
May 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In a surprise twist, Mike Waltz is the newest nominee for USUN Ambassador.
I certainly did not see that coming.
I certainly did not see that coming.
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NEW REPORT | Frozen Billions: Reforming Sanctions on the Libyan Investment Authority
Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has been under UN sanctions since the revolt against Muammar al-Qadhafi in 2011. The Security Council should take corrective action.
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Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has been under UN sanctions since the revolt against Muammar al-Qadhafi in 2011. The Security Council should take corrective action.
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
Frozen Billions: Reforming Sanctions on the Libyan Investment Authority | Crisis Group
Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has been under UN sanctions since the revolt against Muammar al-Qadhafi in 2011. These measures restrict investment that would enlarge the fund. The UN has eased them, bu...
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April 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NEW REPORT | Frozen Billions: Reforming Sanctions on the Libyan Investment Authority
Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has been under UN sanctions since the revolt against Muammar al-Qadhafi in 2011. The Security Council should take corrective action.
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has been under UN sanctions since the revolt against Muammar al-Qadhafi in 2011. The Security Council should take corrective action.
www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-...
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"How much suffering we see in the eyes of the children: the children in those lands at war have forgotten how to smile! With those eyes, they ask us:
Why? Why all this death? Why all this destruction?"
"War is always an absurdity, war is always a defeat!"
Rest in peace
Why? Why all this death? Why all this destruction?"
"War is always an absurdity, war is always a defeat!"
Rest in peace
April 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"How much suffering we see in the eyes of the children: the children in those lands at war have forgotten how to smile! With those eyes, they ask us:
Why? Why all this death? Why all this destruction?"
"War is always an absurdity, war is always a defeat!"
Rest in peace
Why? Why all this death? Why all this destruction?"
"War is always an absurdity, war is always a defeat!"
Rest in peace
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Today #Sudan enters its third year of war.
While many thought that the Sudanese army’s recapturing of the capital Khartoum on 26 March would end the conflict, we are worried that the conflict risks escalating to other areas. ⬇️
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
While many thought that the Sudanese army’s recapturing of the capital Khartoum on 26 March would end the conflict, we are worried that the conflict risks escalating to other areas. ⬇️
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
April 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today #Sudan enters its third year of war.
While many thought that the Sudanese army’s recapturing of the capital Khartoum on 26 March would end the conflict, we are worried that the conflict risks escalating to other areas. ⬇️
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...
While many thought that the Sudanese army’s recapturing of the capital Khartoum on 26 March would end the conflict, we are worried that the conflict risks escalating to other areas. ⬇️
www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...