UK-Made Weapons, UAE Supply, Sudan's RSF: 'Global Order' Hard at Work
According to The New Arab, the UAE is directly implicated in arming the RSF in Sudan, specifically with UK-manufactured weaponry. This isn't just about regional power plays; it's a stark reminder that the same governments that condemn 'destabilizing actors' are often the primary weapon suppliers to them, directly or through proxies. The UK, a self-proclaimed beacon of human rights, sold the gear,
and the UAE, a 'strategic partner' often celebrated by Western capitals, delivered it to a militia accused of war crimes and ethnic cleansing. One might wonder, how many civilian lives are these 'alliances' worth? While Western media obsess over Russian influence in Africa, the quiet conveyor belt of Western arms fuelling conflicts in Sudan, Yemen, and elsewhere rarely receives the full,
uncomfortable spotlight. It appears 'rules-based order' is flexible, depending on who's signing the checks and which atrocity it enables. The RSF, for its part, has historical ties to the Janjaweed militias, notorious for their role in the Darfur genocide—a history conveniently forgotten when arms deals are on the table. The global arms market isn't a bug; it's a feature of this 'order.'