The Sudan conflict is destabilizing Ethiopia, with RSF training camps near refugee sites like Ura, where Sudanese refugees fear further attacks. Ethiopia's new "Makatet" project aims to integrate refugees, but regional war looms as the conflict metastasizes, raising concerns among experts and residents.
A Sudanese court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti to death for crimes against humanity and genocide. Meanwhile, the US accused the Sudanese army of using chemical weapons, demanding action within the OPCW.
UNICEF reports over 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan's six-month conflict, primarily due to drone attacks. The war, concentrated in Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Niles states, has devastated civilian infrastructure and displaced millions, with international bodies expressing alarm over potential atrocities.
Libya faces a renewed electricity crisis with prolonged outages, impacting citizens, agriculture, and businesses, while the intelligence service is embroiled in political disputes over leadership changes. Meanwhile, accusations of Libyan National Army camps training Rapid Support Forces elements resurface, denied by Libyan officials.
Analysts believe continued foreign arms and funding are prolonging Sudan's conflict and obstructing peace. A Chatham House report highlights that external actors, not internal roots, keep the war alive, with a lack of international will to disrupt arms and finance flows.
Libya's "Dignity Shield 2" military drill, involving 25,000 soldiers, began Tuesday. Meanwhile, Egypt's Foreign Minister visited the UK to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties. In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces denied releasing a field commander, as the army reportedly broke a siege in South Kordofan.
