SUDAN’S PROXY WAR: TWO YEARS OF HELL

Sudan’s proxy-war enters its third year today, 15 April, 2025.

Civilians continue to be caught in the crossfire and subjected to all kinds of abuse and torture, particularly by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). No meaningful action has yet been taken against the genocidal paramilitary’s main external backer and weapons supplier, the United Arab Emirates.

Experts agree that Abu Dhabi’s well documented role has prolonged the war, leading to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises - with over 30-million people reportedly in need of urgent assistance. In this video, we take stock of the current situation and look at how the last 24 months have affected the Sudanese people.

The UAE is a key Middle Eastern ally of the US. Is that why the world - Washington included - is just standing by rather than trying to pressure Abu Dhabi to give up its RSF support?

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