UN's Selective Outrage in Sudan
What's actually happening: The UN Human Rights Chief has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes in el-Fasher, citing mass killings and sexual violence. This sudden focus, following months of extensive conflict that has displaced millions and killed tens of thousands since April 2023, paints a picture of belated concern, yet it is a familiar narrative. This
declaration arrives after significant Western and Gulf patronage sustained the RSF for years, initially as border guards to stem migration to Europe. The RSF leadership, including Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, built immense wealth and influence through gold mining and mercenary forces, deployed often in conflicts such as the war in Yemen, generating billions. This external
enablement directly contributed to their current military prowess, often ignored in present condemnations. The international community's double standard is stark: swift action is often promised against perceived enemies, yet those operating within sanctioned geopolitical interests often operate with impunity until their utility wanes. Recall the 2011 intervention in Libya, framed as humanitarian
but leading to widespread instability and a new slave trade, a consequence actively downplayed by the same nations now condemning the RSF. The current UN accusation, while nominally holding perpetrators accountable, effectively sidesteps the culpability of those who fostered the RSF's growth and power. Absent from the headlines is any mention of this long-term context, leaving readers to believe