This article highlights the shifting military dynamics in Sudan favoring the SAF and the implications for Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. His support for the RSF, in alignment with the UAE, raises concerns regarding the sustainability of this partnership amid mounting pressures at home and in Darfur.
The focus of international attention has shifted to Sudan, particularly as military dynamics favor General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, the commander of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). In this evolving landscape, Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, known as ‘Kaka’, has been aligning with the United Arab Emirates, thereby strengthening his support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as ‘Hemeti’. While new military supplies have been flowing to the RSF via southern Libya, essential resources such as fuel, food, and certain ammunition continue to be sourced from Chad.
In conclusion, the changing military situation in Sudan is placing increasing pressure on President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and his allies. His alignment with the United Arab Emirates and support for the RSF could potentially unravel amidst the advancing forces of the SAF. As the dynamics continue to shift, the ramifications for both domestic and regional stability remain a critical concern.
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