'Not a proxy war': Sudan civil war 'would not go on like this' without role of international players

Sudan's civil war shows no signs of ending, despite significant involvement from international actors. According to analysts speaking with France 24, the Rapid Support Forces continue their assault to seize el-Obeid in what's become a siege lasting nearly a year. While some describe the conflict as a proxy war, experts clarify that while international support is crucial — including arms supplies from the United Arab Emirates to the RSF and involvement from the United States and Saudi Arabia — it's more complex than that. Paradoxically, none of these international players have sufficient leverage to push either side toward a ceasefire or lasting peace.

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