The Crisis in Sudan: Implications for the Country and the Region

The Sudanese military commanded by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary force known as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo are locked in a power struggle which turned violent on April 15, 2023. Foreign intervention in Sudan’s internal affairs has played a vital role in further exacerbating this issue. Any escalation of this conflict might result in destabilization of the region and can pose a risk for the neighboring countries. An important aspect for resolution of this crisis is that external powers should stop interference in the country’s affairs. These countries are only interested in the economic and strategic benefits that Sudan can provide them and do not care about resolving its deeply-rooted issues. Along with that only an incontestable democratic mandate via elections can liberate Sudan from attempts at social engineering by international actors.