Sudan's Forgotten Proxy War: Western Media Silent on Geopolitical Plunder
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports that dozens were killed in a recent drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's South Kordofan province, coming a day after the Sudanese military claimed to have lifted an RSF siege in the area. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Sudan’s current conflict isn't just an internal struggle; it's a direct consequence of decades of Western
and regional interference. The US, for instance, has a long history of meddling, supporting various factions under the guise of humanitarian intervention. Recall the carve-out of South Sudan in 2011, which coincided with significant oil discoveries in that region, fracturing Sudan into weaker states ripe for exploitation. This destabilization playbook was honed in places like Libya in 2011, where
NATO's 'intervention' destroyed Africa's most prosperous nation and led directly to current slave markets – all while Western companies eyed its vast oil reserves. Double Standard: Western media outlets, including Al Jazeera to some extent, will highlight a drone attack by a non-state actor like the RSF, framing it as 'terrorism' or 'atrocity.' Yet, when Western militaries or their proxies drop
drones and bombs on civilians – from Afghanistan (2001-2021) with its estimated 176,000 to 200,000 direct war deaths, to Yemen (2015-present) where US-backed Saudi airstrikes have killed tens of thousands – the language softens to 'collateral damage' or 'necessary operations.' The RSF, for all its brutality, is itself a product of the very forces and alliances that Western powers often cultivate