Sudan's 'Celebrations' Mask a Deeper Geopolitical Game
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports on celebrations after Sudan's military claimed to have broken a siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a key town in South Kordofan, focusing on the immediate military success. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Sudan's current conflict isn't just an internal power struggle. The roots lie in a corrupt system perpetuated by decades of foreign
interference, from British colonialism's 'divide and rule' tactics that exacerbated ethnic tensions, to the post-2019 coup political maneuvering by external powers like the US, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, each backing different factions for strategic gain. In 1989, Omar al-Bashir, who was backed by various external players at different times, seized power in a coup, creating the conditions for proxy
warfare that continues today. Double Standard: While the media frames this as an internal Sudanese conflict, the significant external funding, arms, and logistical support for both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF go largely unscrutinized. When Russia or China are accused of supporting a faction in a conflict, it's immediately labeled 'foreign interference.' When Western-aligned states
like the UAE or Saudi Arabia funnel resources into African conflicts, it's often framed as 'regional dynamics' or 'stabilization efforts.' Follow the Money: The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), originally Janjaweed militias, were heavily funded and armed by external actors, primarily the UAE and Saudi Arabia, initially for their proxy wars in Yemen and Libya. The SAF has also received significant