The conflict between Sudan’s rival armed forces has now entered its second month. More than 2 million people have become displaced by the fighting so far. The situation is especially dire in the region of Darfur. This week, the governor of West Darfur was killed after speaking up about what’s happening there. The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi brings us more.
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