Thursday, March 12, 2026

Ethiopian Support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces May Jeopardize Ties with US

 The National Interest published on 11 March 2026 a commentary titled "How Ethiopia's Involvement in the Sudanese Civil War Threatens US Interests" by Liam Karr.

Ethiopian support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in neighboring Sudan threatens US private and public investment in Ethiopia.  Ethiopian Airlines support for the RSF could additionally cause reputational and legal liability for US interests.