Sudan's war to intensify as rainy season draws to a close

DUBAI - After almost 18 months of war, fighting in Sudan is escalating as seasonal rains end with the army using intensified airstrikes and allied fighters to shore up its position ahead of a likely surge by the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

An uptick in fighting will aggravate an already dire humanitarian crisis in which famine has been confirmed and over 10 million people - one fifth of the population - are