By Areeka Khan
A frame from a social media video shows the victims of the attack on Wad al-Nourah in June 2024. Survivors confirmed that RSF forces attacked the village from three sides, entered homes, killed civilians, and stole valuables such as gold, vehicles, and agricultural supplies. Foreign powers are facilitating and profiting from the conflict in Sudan.
The United Arab Emirates is providing military support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through Am Djarass. Since June 2023, there has been a significant increase in the number of cargo planes flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Am Djarass Airport in eastern Chad. These aircraft sometimes deliver medical supplies to a UAE hospital in Chad but most flights deliver arms and munitions to the RSF.
The RSF has obtained fuel from southern Libya. Tanker trucks transport fuel to the RSF in North Darfur through the Libya-Chad-Sudan tri-border area, often through Am Djarass. The RSF also purchased weapons and vehicles such as Land cruisers from Libya which are crucial for their military attacks. The RSF has also imported fuel from South Sudan.
The RSF obtained weapons and munitions through the Central African Republic in operations planned and carried out by RSF commander, Abdallah al-Jazouli.
Egypt is the primary source for weaponry supplied to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
Both the RSF and SAF are violating the UN arms embargo imposed on Darfur in 2005, which is still in effect.
Genocide Watch recommends:
United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Chad, and Libya must immediately cease their military support to the RSF and SAF.
South Sudan, Chad, and Libya must close weapon supply routes through their territory to Sudan.