'Not a proxy war': Sudan civil war 'would not go on like this' without role of international players
Summary
Sudan's civil war has lasted nearly a year and involves fighting over control of the city el-Obeid. Although the war is not a traditional proxy war, international countries supply weapons and support to the sides, which helps the conflict continue. No outside country currently has enough influence to force a ceasefire or peace agreement.Key Facts
- The war in Sudan has been ongoing for almost one year.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are trying to capture the city of el-Obeid.
- The conflict is not considered a proxy war in the strict sense, meaning foreign powers are not directly fighting through Sudanese forces.
- Countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are supplying arms to the RSF.
- Other international players like the United States and Saudi Arabia are involved but lack enough control to stop the fighting.
- Without international support and arms supplies, the conflict would not continue in its current form.
- The United Nations has issued warnings about serious human rights problems in el-Obeid due to the war.
- Efforts to reach a ceasefire or peace deal have so far been unsuccessful.
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