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Sudan conflict dynamics | The Mesob Journal • Mesob Journal
A May 2026 SWP study calls the UAE one of the most aggressive external actors in African conflicts, and names Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Ethiopia. Ten countries — from the RSF's supply corridors to conflict gold in eastern Congo — show how Emirati military, financial and logistical networks connect wars that look domestic.
There are verified reports that the United Arab Emirates has been directly paying United Nations officials to silence them, and if that accusation alone shocks the conscience, it is only because the full architecture of influence that surrounds it has remained hidden for so long.
An AI-assisted influence campaign, documented supply networks and Ethiopia's military buildup expose the distance between the language of peace and the means of continuing war.
Investigators document substantial UAE-linked support for the RSF, while findings on Ethiopian fighters and separate evidence from Asosa raise further questions about the war’s regional support system.
A Sudanese court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti and 15 others to death for war crimes related to the killing of West Darfur governor Khamis Abdallah Abakar. This marks the first court ruling against Hemedti since the conflict began in April 2023.
Sudan's conflict has escalated as Hemetti's Rapid Support Forces seek to establish a parallel government, raising fears of national division. This move, supported by external actors, threatens Sudan's sovereignty and complicates future peace efforts.
Sudan's Foreign Ministry has accused the Rapid Support Forces of a massacre in North Kordofan, claiming at least 61 civilians were killed during Eid al-Adha. The ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international law and called for accountability from regional and inte
Sudan's ongoing conflict has escalated into a regional struggle involving external actors like the UAE and Ethiopia, impacting civilian lives and state stability. The Rapid Support Forces have turned the war into a profitable enterprise, complicating the humanitarian crisis.
Sudan's ongoing conflict, fueled by foreign interests, has led to severe humanitarian crises, displacing millions and leaving 19 million facing food insecurity. The war's impact on civilians is profound, with healthcare systems collapsing and aid efforts severely underfunded.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the proxy nature of Sudan's conflict, implicating external actors like Ethiopia and the UAE in the ongoing violence. The war has escalated into a regional crisis, fueled by foreign support and arms supply.
