World Politics Review published on 13 February 2024 a commentary titled "The UAE's Meddling in Sudan's Civil War Is Backfiring" by Elfadil Ibrahim.
The UAE's longstanding support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan may not result in any positive gains for the Emiratis. It also seems to have facilitated a resumption in relations between the Sudan Armed Forces and Iran, which is delivering arms to its headquarters in Port Sudan.