External Parties in Sudan War
Following the December Revolution, Sudan's leadership lacked a cohesive foreign relations strategy. The pillars of power, including the Sudanese army, the Rapid Support Forces, and the Forces of Freedom and Change, each pursued their own connections, attempting to court favor with the Western world after decades of strained relations with Sudan government. Consequently, Sudan neglected its longstanding strategic partnerships with Russia and China, traditionally leveraged by Islamists. Regionally, the conflict revealed biases among several regional actors, indicating the necessity for pre-war coordination and understandings among them.
Neither sides of the war has openly received support from any foreign nation. However, statements from African leaders, investigative reports, and analyses suggest varying degrees of external support for the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, both politically, and even militarily.
| Full title | The Roles of External Parties in the April 15 War and Their Interests in Sudan March |
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| Author | Aseel Abdallah |
| Publisher | Insights (https://insights-sd.org/) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Media type | Broshure / PDF |
| Link | https://migration-control.info/documents/158/The_Roles_of_External_Parties_in_the_April_15_War_and_Their_Interests_in_Sudan.pdf |
| Topics | Killing |
| Regions | East & Horn of Africa |