Should we all be talking about Sudan? As rebel groups gain power in the war-torn African country, the international community has shown little concern.
‘Dark days’ ahead as rebels seize city
War and famine: Fears have mounted in Sudan after paramilitaries seized the key city of el-Fasher, amid reports of mass atrocities and the killing of five Red Crescent volunteers. Glossary
Coup - When an individual or group takes control of government by illegal means, including by violence.
Militia - A military force made up of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers.
Siege - A military operation in which the enemy is surrounded and cut off from supplies, in a bid to force them to surrender.
Genocide - The annihilation of a people, either through killing of its members, or through the suppression of its culture.