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The Internationalization of Arms Widens the Borders of Sudan’s War
Sudan's war has entered a more dangerous phase after fighting spilled across the country's borders, raising fresh concerns about the conflict's regional consequences.
The Chadian...
Saudi Arabia’s backing for Sudan’s Burhan means enduring military rule
Saudi Arabia’s claim to oppose outside interference in Sudan is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Riyadh is no longer merely a venue for mediation...
Why Sudan’s Islamist Militias Could Become a Problem for China
Sudan’s prolonged war is creating risks that extend well beyond its borders. The growing role of Islamist armed groups, including the Al-Baraa Bin Malik...
Cairo’s Shadow War in Sudan: Drones, Borders and a Fading Army Ally
Egypt has moved from rhetorical backing of Sudan’s army to active enabler of its war effort, with a covert drone hub on Egyptian soil...
US aims new sanctions at Sudan’s military junta over its use of chemical weapons
The United States has barred aircraft linked to Sudan’s military junta, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), from operating in its airspace and is tightening...
Sanctioning Sudan’s Army: Washington’s Chemical Weapons Red Line Meets Riyadh’s Realpolitik
The new US sanctions on Sudan’s Armed Forces (SAF), which took effect this month, mark a decisive escalation in Washington’s attempt to enforce the...
Can Russia Establish Peace as Basis for Advancing Sudan’s Development?
Russia and Sudan established diplomatic relations after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991. Prior to that, the Soviet Union had closely knit ties with...
The Story We’re Not Telling About El-Obeid: SAF’s Human Shields and Trapped Civilians
The battle for El-Obeid is being framed almost exclusively as a story of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) encirclement, but an honest reckoning also requires...
Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid...
UN Warns of Human Rights Catastrophe Unfolding in Sudan’s Al-Obeid
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by Abdel...