What are the implications of extended war in Sudan?

Rhetoric in Sudan’s ongoing conflict has intensified as Rapid Support Forces commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti,” stated his troops are ready to fight until 2040. This follows Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s declaration to continue combat until the RSF is eliminated, with the war potentially lasting until 2033. A UNDP report highlights over 150,000 deaths, mass displacement, and a collapsing economy, warning that prolonged conflict could plunge millions into extreme poverty and devastate healthcare and education systems.

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