Intense Emirati lobbying allegedly pushed the European Parliament to drop references to the UAE’s reported support for Sudan’s RSF militia, sparking controversy over foreign influence and accountability.

The Sudanese army’s capture of Bara dealt a major blow to the RSF militia, secured key routes, and boosted national morale.

Under U.S., Egyptian, and Emirati pressure, Sudanese army chief al-Burhan has purged Islamist-aligned generals and tightened control over the military and allied forces to consolidate power and curb Islamist influence.

Um Badr and Bara have emerged as strategic hubs in Sudan’s war, where gold, geography, and militia logistics now shape the battle more than major cities.

Bosaso Airport in Somalia serves as a covert UAE-backed hub supplying forces in Sudan’s civil war, operating without Somali consent and breaching regional sovereignty.