Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE Jockey For Influence in Sudan as Threat of Famine Increases
Iran is believed to already be giving support to Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen.
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Iran is believed to already be giving support to Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen.
Sudan is devastated by a 10-month war, causing a humanitarian crisis with widespread civilian displacement. On Wednesday, the United Nations introduced a proposal aimed at easing suffering and addressing the situation.
It’s been widely reported that communications across Sudan were down on Monday this week. The country’s military government – and spokespeople from the telecoms sector – have blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF).
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group’s Africa Director, to discuss Horn of Africa politics, including Ethiopia's push for sea access, Sudan’s war, Kenya’s regional role and Gulf rivalries playing out in the region.
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