Sudan's Endless War: Another Siege 'Broken,' Who Profits from the Cycle?
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that the Sudanese army claims to have broken a long-standing siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the southern city of Dilling, in the South Kordofan region. The article cites the army's statement that it opened humanitarian and commercial routes, implying a significant victory against the RSF. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The
current civil war, which erupted in April 2023, is not an isolated incident but a direct outcome of a power struggle intensified by external actors. The RSF itself emerged from the Janjaweed militias, armed and supported by the Omar al-Bashir regime in the early 2000s for its brutal counter-insurgency in Darfur, a campaign often described as genocide. Furthermore, both the current Sudanese army
and the RSF have received significant military and financial support from various regional and international powers, including Gulf states and even Russia, vying for influence in this strategically vital nation. Double Standard: Western media quick to condemn 'Russian mercenaries' (Wagner Group, now Africa Corps) operating in Sudan for exploiting resources, is largely silent on the extensive
financial and military backing provided to both sides by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt – all 'allies' of the West. While a 'humanitarian crisis' is acknowledged, the role of these foreign patrons in prolonging the conflict and its devastating human cost (over 15,000 killed and millions displaced since April 2023) is carefully downplayed. Compare this to the intense scrutiny applied to conflicts