Sudan’s Ground War Escalates As Rivals Fight for Territory and Legitimacy

In Sudan’s war, ground fighting has intensified on more than one front in the last few days. The fighting led to a shift in the map of control, particularly in the Blue Nile and Kordofan regions. At the same time, the army’s leadership has initiated steps to facilitate political dialogue in areas under its control.

Increased firepower from regional actors and a suspected attempt at political legitimacy, analysts say, are among the motivations behind this surge of violence, with civilians caught in…