Ambassador reports to UK Foreign Office regarding international support for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the ongoing conflict, including backing from Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

The entities involved

• Sudan →

  country in Northeast Africa

  • Sudanese Armed Forces accuse Ethiopia of direct aggression, while Egypt is noted as SAF's biggest supporter.Mon 13:18
  • One of the three countries involved is accused of backing Tigray rebels in the north.Mon 13:18
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Ishaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Mon 17:12
• Foreign Office →

  UK government ministry

  • The crucial crude shipping route through the Hormuz Strait is set to reopen, following a diplomatic deal to end the Middle East conflict, prompting new international travel advisories.Mon 12:02
  • Rising violent crime and robberies are being reported in the Caribbean region.Sun 00:28

Related events

• The US is pushing for tougher sanctions on Sudan while an ambassador represents the country in talks.Sep 11
• UAE provided humanitarian and diplomatic aid to Sudan and hosted trilateral talks from Abu Dhabi.Sep 20
• Donald Trump and his senior adviser Massad Boulos have maintained US priority on Sudan.Sep 15
• Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey coordinate diplomatic efforts while Saudi forces strike Marib amid Houthi exchanges.Sep 21
• A cooperation agreement has been ratified between Saudi Arabia and TNLA, involving South Sudan.Aug 19