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To understand the crisis, it’s essential to trace Sudan’s tumultuous history. The fundamental instability traces back to the ousting of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019, amid widespread protests fueled by economic collapse and social unrest. Initially, the military called on troops to defend Bashir but soon turned against him, forcing his resignation. Power then shifted into the hands of a fragile transitional government composed of both military and civilian factions.