Sudan Now 'Ready' to Engage Nations Fueling Its War
Sudan's governing Sovereign Council, through its interim Prime Minister Osman Hussein, declared itself 'ready' to engage nations accused of fueling its internal conflict. While Hussein prudently avoided naming names publicly, officials in Khartoum have repeatedly pointed their fingers directly at the UAE for allegedly arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This isn't just hearsay; reports from the
Financial Times and others have detailed alleged UAE-linked flights delivering aid and, coincidentally, weapons, disguised as humanitarian efforts to RSF strongholds. The humanitarian pretense is thin, considering the UAE has pledged millions to Sudan but has faced scrutiny over where those funds and supplies actually land. So, the government is 'ready' to engage? How utterly gracious. (One might
wonder: how many times does one need to accuse a state of directly arming a paramilitary force before engagement becomes… less about diplomacy and more about damage control?) The UAE, recall, also hosted RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ('Hemedti') just before the war began, framing him as a legitimate political player. Sudan's olive branch here isn't a sign of newfound peace; it’s the diplomatic
equivalent of inviting your arsonist to a 'discussion' about fire safety, all while your house burns down.