Monday, February 3, 2025

Are Sudanese Democracy Activists Increasingly Backing the Army?

 Foreign Policy published on 3 February 2025 a commentary titled "Why Sudanese Democracy Activists Are Now Backing the Army" by Yasir Zaidan, University of Washington.

As the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) gains ground against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), young democracy activists are increasingly turning towards support of the Army.  The RSF is viewed as a foreign-backed militia responsible for heinous crimes.