The UAE is intercepting arms shipments destined for the Sudanese Armed Forces (RSF), with interests tied to resource exploitation and Red Sea port access.
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Updated oct 13
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The UAE is intercepting arms shipments destined for the Sudanese Armed Forces (RSF), with interests tied to resource exploitation and Red Sea port access.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.SAF seeks alternative weapons in Pakistan and shifts business to Egypt, while gold transit expands to South Sudan.1 source
- The civil war in Sudan involves the SAF and other armed groups, amid accusations of supporting the RSF rebellion.Sub-event
UAE intercepts arms shipments for RSF, linked to resource exploitation and port access in Sudan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Sudanese Armed Forces
Armed forces of Sudan
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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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