Sudan's Civil War: The Foreign Powers Behind Warring Generals and Their Global Proxy Battle

Oct 31, 2025 04:01 pm CST

Sudan's civil war between the army led by General Burhan and the paramilitary RSF under Mohamed Hamdan Daglo has evolved into a global proxy conflict, with numerous foreign powers providing covert support despite UN warnings. This analysis examines which countries are backing each faction, how external interference is fueling the humanitarian crisis that has displaced nearly 12 million people, and the complex web of regional alliances reshaping the Horn of Africa's geopolitical landscape.