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Why community interdependence matters: how international aid can support local resilience and co-existence in Sudan 

Why community interdependence matters: how international aid can support local resilience and co-existence in Sudan 

CSF 03.02.2026
Since gaining independence, Sudan has endured significant and persistent social, economic, and political conflict. In the 70 years since Sudan’s...
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The Role of Nafeer and Social Networks in Sudan’s Humanitarian Response: Challenges for International Humanitarian Actors in Adapting to Local Mechanisms

The Role of Nafeer and Social Networks in Sudan’s Humanitarian Response: Challenges for International Humanitarian Actors in Adapting to Local Mechanisms

Mazin Abdallah 01.09.2025
Introduction   As the Sudan war enters its third year, the humanitarian situation is dire. Over half of the population now...
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Hate Speech in Sudan: A Driver of Conflict and Displacement

Hate Speech in Sudan: A Driver of Conflict and Displacement

Wala Mohamed 28.05.2025
A critical dynamic of the ongoing war in Sudan is the use of digital platforms by warring parties to manipulate...
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The Joint Operating Principles (JOPs) – How can they help prevent the weaponisation of aid?

The Joint Operating Principles (JOPs) – How can they help prevent the weaponisation of aid?

Audrey Bottjen 19.12.2024
Humanitarian aid is being used as a weapon of war by both main parties to the conflict in Sudan, much...
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Navigating shifting power relations in Sudan – implications for the aid response

Navigating shifting power relations in Sudan – implications for the aid response

Dr. Gerrit Kurtz 30.07.2024
This blog is the seventh blog of the series ‘Humanitarian access, local action and conflict sensitivity dilemmas in Sudan since...
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Towards a conflict-sensitive role for grassroot organisations in social protection in Sudan

Towards a conflict-sensitive role for grassroot organisations in social protection in Sudan

Hassan Alattar Satti 15.05.2024
This blog is the sixth blog of the series ‘Humanitarian access, local action and conflict sensitivity dilemmas in Sudan since...
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Research updates

Research Update No. 24

Research Update No. 24

01.10.2026
September’s research update explores how political power, economic interests and access to support shape Sudan’s conflict and humanitarian landscape. Publications...
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Research Update No. 23

Research Update No. 23

22.09.2026
Sudan’s humanitarian response, conflict economy and prospects for recovery shape the August 2026 CSF Research Update. The edition examines locally...
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Research Update No. 22

Research Update No. 22

13.08.2026
Digital aid, conflict economies, and contested histories shape the July 2026 CSF Research Update, which brings together open-source publications on...
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Research Update No. 21

Research Update No. 21

03.06.2026
Power, peace, and recovery shape the May 2026 CSF Research Update, which brings together open-source publications on conflict dynamics, external...
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Research Update No. 20

Research Update No. 20

03.06.2026
Sudan’s war economy, food systems, conflict impacts, and local response are the focus of the April 2026 CSF Research Update...
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January 2026 CSF Research Update.

Research Update No. 19

01.02.2026
The January CSF Research Update brings together recent open-source analysis examining how Sudan’s war is reshaping security dynamics, governance, livelihoods...
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