What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan’s future?

By SAMY MAGDY
Associated Press

CAIRO (AP) — The prospects for an immediate cease-fire appear to be slim in Sudan, where a battle is raging for a third day for control of the country by its two ruling generals. The violence is the result of months of tensions between Sudan’s armed forces and its powerful paramilitary, the Rapid Support Forces. Despite international appeals, it seems neither are prepared to back down. It is a deadly setback for the nation at the crossroads of the Arab world and Africa, which four years ago ended the rule of a long-time dictator in part through largely peaceful popular protests. By Monday, dozens of people have been killed and hundreds wounded.