Khartoum - On the 100th day of the war in Sudan, clashes erupted in various regions as attempts at mediation by regional and international powers failed to find a resolution to the escalating conflict. The conflict initially broke out on April 15, with the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) competing for control, resulting in the displacement of over 3 million people, including 700,000 refugees fleeing to neighboring countries. The death toll, reported by the health ministry at 1,136, is believed to be higher.

Both the army and RSF have been unable to claim victory, with the RSF's ground domination in the capital, Khartoum, countered by the army's air and artillery firepower. The capital's infrastructure and government have deteriorated, and the violence has spread westwards, particularly to the fragile Darfur region, and to the south, where the rebel SPLM-N group seeks to gain territory. Clashes have been ongoing in residential areas of Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, resulting in at least 20 deaths and the displacement of 5,000 families, according to the United Nations.

The conflict has also given rise to ethnically targeted attacks by Arab militias and the RSF in West Darfur, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee to Chad. Moreover, there have been allegations of RSF soldiers looting and occupying parts of the capital.

Despite some willingness from both sides to engage in mediation efforts, no sustained ceasefire has been achieved. Talks in Jeddah have been attempted, but ceasefires resulting from these discussions have been frequently violated. The leaders of the army and RSF, who jointly headed a council since the ouster of Omar al-Bashir in 2019, have diverged over plans for a transition to democracy. Civilian political groups, along with the RSF, have accused the army of tolerating appearances by wanted Bashir loyalists, adding to the complexity of the situation.

As the conflict persists, the main civilian coalition, the Forces of Freedom and Change, is holding meetings in Egypt, which has offered itself as a mediator in the ongoing crisis. The situation remains tense and uncertain, with a peaceful resolution still elusive.