The role of a foreign country in igniting the Sudanese crisis

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: After the escalation of clashes between two military movements in Sudan, one led by General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, the commander of the country's army, and the other the Rapid Reaction Force (RSF) militia led by Mohammed Hamdan Daqlo (Hamidati), a number of international relations experts consider the role of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the Zionist regime to be prominent in the spread of violence in Sudan.

 

According to these experts, the Zionist regime is behind the developments in Sudan with the aim of dominating the Red Sea and the region's energy routes through security and intelligence infiltration.

 

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates is turning Sudan into a new regional mercenary laboratory by financing and arming militia forces, and Turkey has paved the way for logistical support for proxy forces with humanitarian slogans.

 

According to these experts, these three actors are actually covert supporters of terrorism and separatist projects in the past years; the only difference is in geography, which has now shifted from the Levant and Iraq to Darfur and El Fasher.

 

The Sudanese government; Resistance to neo-colonial projects

Sayed Ali Azadikhah, an expert on international relations, stated in an interview with Ava:

“The Sudanese government, which is standing up to the RSF militia, is, in the eyes of many regional and international observers, a symbol of resistance to neo-colonial projects, mercenaryism, and separatism. Despite heavy pressures, including the siege of the city of El Fasher and widespread massacres, this government continues to resist foreign influence.”

 

Referring to the role of the United Arab Emirates, he added: “According to US intelligence reports, the UAE has actively equipped the RSF with Chinese drones, heavy weapons, military vehicles, and ammunition. This support has turned the RSF into a quasi-state force that serves Abu Dhabi’s geopolitical interests in Africa and the Red Sea. This process clearly strengthens regional mercenaryism.”

 

Azadikhah also said about Turkey: "Unlike the UAE, Turkey has not played a direct role in equipping the RSF; but there is evidence that indicates Ankara's indirect logistical and diplomatic support for some movements. Turkey is trying to expand its regional influence in competition with the UAE and the Zionist regime and consolidate its position in the Horn of Africa; an action that can be interpreted as being in line with Western interests or in line with Turkey's independent goals."

 

In response to a question about the duty of independent countries in the region towards the Sudan crisis, he said: "Independent and free countries in the region must provide diplomatic, media and humanitarian support to the legitimate government of Sudan, expose the role of the UAE and Turkey in the Sudan crisis, and exert political and legal pressure through organizations such as the African Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement. Also, documenting the RSF's war crimes and supporting the victims should be a priority."

 

Sudanese conflicts; The scene of competition between foreign powers

Meanwhile, Dr. Suleiman Hosseini, another expert on international relations, stated in an interview with Ava: "Sudan's internal conflicts are a scene of competition and intervention by foreign powers with conflicting interests. An analysis of this situation shows that the claims made about the role of countries such as Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the Zionist regime in supporting the conflicting parties have been reflected in international and media reports."

 

According to him, "According to numerous reports from Western media, including the Wall Street Journal, the United Arab Emirates is the main accused of financing and arming the rapid reaction forces. The Sudanese government has also officially accused the UAE of supporting these forces and participating in crimes against civilians and has filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice."

 

Dr. Hosseini added: "Turkey's position on the Sudanese crisis is different from the UAE. Ankara officially supports the central government and the Sudanese army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The Sudanese Deputy Foreign Minister called Turkey a reliable country and welcomed its constructive role. However, there are reports of regional competition between Turkey and the UAE in Sudan. According to the Washington Post, a Turkish military company violated EU sanctions by sending weapons to the Sudanese army. Therefore, Turkey is not directly accused of supporting RSF, but is considered a supporter of the other side, the Sudanese army.”

 

He also said about the Israeli regime: “Analysis shows that this regime is connected to both sides in Sudan and is active in the security and intelligence fields with the aim of weakening the central government and influencing the Red Sea. The ultimate goal of the Israeli regime is to dominate the energy and trade routes in this vital region.”

 

Mr. Hosseini called the Sudanese government and its official army one of the axes of resistance in the region and said: "The government of this country considers its army a national force defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, and for this reason, independent countries in the region have supported the Sudanese government's position and called for an end to foreign interference."