Ah, Friday. The end of the week for some, but for two warring generals in Sudan, it’s just another day to clash across the country. Didn’t anyone tell them about the joys of a good old-fashioned game of rock-paper-scissors to settle their differences?
But wait, there’s more. Sudanese civilian coalitions and international officials had called for a three-day cease-fire to allow people to gather for the Eid holiday, evacuate loved ones, and seek food and medical care. Sounds reasonable, right? These generals must have missed that memo because they continued to fight like it was nobody’s business.
Meanwhile, residents in several neighborhoods in the capital, Khartoum, reported intense shelling and gunfights in the streets. You know, just a typical Friday in Sudan. And to make matters worse, many people are struggling to flee battle areas or get access to basic necessities like food and water. It’s enough to make you want to start a GoFundMe campaign just to send them some pizza and Gatorade.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that around 20,000 people have fled from the western region of Darfur to Chad. So if you’re planning a vacation to Chad anytime soon, watch out for the sudden influx of tourists.
And let’s not forget the casualties. According to the World Health Organization, at least 413 people have been killed, and 3,551 others have been wounded in the clashes. That’s not even counting the nine children who have lost their lives or the aid workers who have also suffered. And to top it all off, an American has been killed. It’s like a real-life game of Call of Duty, but nobody signed up for it.
In conclusion, the situation in Sudan is tragic, and our hearts go out to those affected by the ongoing conflict. But if there’s one thing we can take away from this, it’s that we should always remember the power of a good-old-fashioned rock-paper-scissors game. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Serious News: nytimes