U.S. Ally Fuels Sudan Civil War, Washington Sees No Evil
A recent report by The Sentry, highlighted by The New Arab, reveals that Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar's forces are funneling fuel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. This isn't just a trivial delivery; according to The Sentry, this 'persistent flow of diesel and gasoline has enabled the RSF’s mobility in Darfur and its tactical operations there.' The RSF,
for context, is currently embroiled in a civil war characterized by widespread atrocities, including ethnic cleansing in Darfur, echoing haunting historical patterns in the region. How convenient that vital supplies for this brutality are allegedly sourced from one U.S.-backed strongman via a key U.S. ally. While Washington issues stern condemnations and calls for ceasefire negotiations, its
closest regional partners are allegedly underwriting one side of the conflict. The UAE, a nation that has received billions in U.S. arms sales (see SIPRI data on U.S. arms exports), maintains diplomatic relations and significant influence in the region. One might wonder if the U.S.'s 'concern' for stability applies equally when its allies profit from chaos. It appears some humanitarian crises are
more inconvenient to scrutinize than others, especially when they involve the well-oiled machinery of allied strongmen and their benefactors.