Since the early months of the war that erupted in April 2023, the Sudanese-Chadian border has been central to the mutual accusations regarding the sources of arms for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

El-Sisi’s meeting with Haftar and his three sons focused on Libya’s political and military future, Egypt’s regional interests, Turkiye and U.S. influence, Sudan, and preparations for a possible east-west power-sharing deal.

Pakistan has joined efforts to mediate Libya’s political divide, but its success depends on securing consensus among Libyan factions and international stakeholders.

The Telegraph revealed the existence of secret training camps in eastern Libya, such as Camp 17, where RSF fighters receive training on operating drones and heavy weapons.

The U.S. Libya strategy aims to unite rival factions through power-sharing while securing American energy and strategic interests.