The leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has come out with some bold accusations, pointing fingers at none other than Egypt. According to Dagalo, Cairo is not only deeply involved in airstrikes on RSF troops but has also been providing military training and supplying drones to the Sudanese army.
In a recorded video, Dagalo didn’t mince words as he laid out these claims. He accused Egypt of actively supporting the Sudanese army, the same army locked in a violent power struggle with his RSF forces. This civil war, already devastating Sudan, now appears to have foreign involvement—or at least that’s the narrative Dagalo wants us to believe. But why would Egypt be dipping its hands in this mess? Is it really about helping out an ally, or are there deeper political motives at play?
Cairo, for its part, has stayed silent on these accusations, but if true, it raises plenty of uncomfortable questions. Egypt’s alleged meddling would certainly add a new dimension to the conflict, complicating an already disastrous situation. After all, foreign intervention, especially in the form of drones and airstrikes—has a nasty habit of escalating conflicts rather than resolving them. Could this be one of those cases? Or is Dagalo simply deflecting blame for his own shortcomings in a war that has dragged on for far too long?
Let’s not forget, the RSF and the Sudanese army have been at each other’s throats for months, leaving civilians caught in the crossfire. Yet, if Egypt’s involvement is confirmed, the conflict may be on the verge of spilling over national borders. It’s no secret that countries like Egypt have vested interests in Sudan, but direct military involvement would be a whole different ballgame.
As the war rages on, the blame game continues, with Dagalo aiming his frustrations at external forces. Whether Egypt’s alleged involvement is factual or just another strategic move in this brutal conflict remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that Sudan’s civil war shows no signs of winding down anytime soon.
