Rapid Support Forces & United Arab Emirates

Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are a key belligerent in the Sudan conflict, extensively using drones, some allegedly supplied by the United Arab Emirates, to conduct attacks on civilian infrastructure and secure contested territory. Their increased use of sophisticated drones has significantly contributed to civilian deaths and the intensity of the conflict.

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accused of supplying advanced drone technology to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has significantly enhanced the RSF's capabilities in the Sudan conflict. The UAE denies these allegations, but its alleged involvement suggests an attempt to influence the war's outcome.

Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are a paramilitary group engaged in a civil war with the Sudanese army. They have been accused of carrying out drone strikes and are allegedly backed by the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia.

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been accused by Sudan of supplying drones used in the attacks and backing the Rapid Support Forces. The UAE has consistently denied these allegations.

Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces have carried out drone attacks in Sudan, contributing to increased civilian deaths in the conflict.

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates received air-defense weapons from Israel to protect against Iranian attacks, but its rulers prefer to keep their alliance with Israel discreet.