كل ما تود معرفته عن Sudan Military

Al Burhan: The reluctant ruler of Sudan

Known for avoiding politics, the man from the Nile River state insists on only one army in the country. That has set up a clash with a rival leader known as Hemedti and a delay to civilian rule.

Al Majalla - London 18 April 2023

This picture taken on April 16, 2023, shows Sudanese army soldiers, loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, posing for a picture at the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) base in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan.

Explainer: Why are military forces fighting each other in Sudan?

One of the main reasons for the dispute is the civilian demand to have oversight of the military and the integration of the quasi-military RSF

Al Majalla - London 18 April 2023

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's rise from humble Darfur origins to national prominence leaves his RSF militia in conflict with the army for full control.

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Hemedti: From camel trader to second most powerful man in Sudan

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's rise from humble Darfur origins to national prominence leaves his RSF militia in conflict with the army for full control

Al Majalla - London 18 April 2023

The current dispute over the integration of military forces is a serious threat to a final political resolution and transition to civilian rule.

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Sudan clashes demonstrate high-stakes nature of political transition

The current dispute over the integration of military forces is a serious threat to a final political resolution and transition to civilian rule

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