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SUDAN CRISIS Policy failures underpin US hands-off African approach

THE US government’s chaotic approach to Sudan became clear to most Americans only last month when fighting erupted, causing thousands of US citizens to scramble for safety. But for close Sudan-watchers, the disordered evacuation effort is only the latest incident in years of failed policy.

Since April 15, when Sudan’s two most powerful generals started attacking each other, the country has descended into widespread violence, leading Sudanese and foreign nationals to flee the capital, Khartoum.

On Monday, the UN warned that the humanitarian

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