RSF 'Regrets' Border Killings While Media Omits Their Western Backing & Sudan's Deepening Crisis
📰 THE STORY: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) state they 'regret' a deadly border clash with Chad, claiming it was an 'unintentional mistake' that killed six Chadian soldiers. This comes as the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) continue a brutal conflict in Sudan, characterized by widespread atrocities. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The RSF evolved from
the infamous Janjaweed militias, notorious for their role in the Darfur genocide starting in 2003, which killed an estimated 300,000 people and displaced millions. The international community, including Western powers, largely turned a blind eye to the initial atrocities and later tolerated their integration into powerful state actors under Omar al-Bashir. Their current power directly stems from
decades of international inaction and strategic partnerships, often justified by 'counter-terrorism' or 'migration control' pretexts. Double Standard: Western media quick to condemn 'Russian mercenaries' or 'Iranian-backed groups' in other conflicts often sanitizes the RSF's origins and allegiances. When atrocities occur in Western-aligned or resource-rich regions, the narrative frequently shifts
to 'complex internal conflict' rather than highlighting external enablers, unlike the immediate condemnation leveled at adversaries for similar acts. Sanctions against countries like Venezuela or Iran are crippling, yet the actors fueling Sudan's war often face only symbolic pressure. Follow the Money: The RSF and SAF have received arms and indirect support from various regional and international