The "lines of division" are also class-based. The SAF is often viewed as the protector of the old guard—the bureaucratic and Islamist-leaning elite that consolidated power under Omar al-Bashir. Conversely, the RSF’s leadership portrays itself as a champion of the marginalized rural populations, despite its record of brutality and its commander, "Hemedti," being one of the wealthiest men in the country through his control of gold mines. This populist rhetoric masks a predatory struggle for Sudan’s vast natural resources. 4. International Entanglements
While the world’s attention is often diverted to conflicts in Ukraine or Gaza, the "forgotten war" in Sudan fescuits, allowing external actors like the Wagner Group to exploit the chaos for resource extraction. 5. The Humanitarian Collapse: A Divided Future Crossroads Sudan - Lines of division
For the first time in decades, the "center"—Khartoum—is a primary battlefield, forcing the urban elite to experience the displacement long suffered by the periphery. The "lines of division" are also class-based
Sudan has become a chessboard for regional and global powers, deepening the internal rift. This populist rhetoric masks a predatory struggle for
Various Middle Eastern and African nations provide material support or diplomatic cover to different sides, driven by interests in Red Sea security, gold exports, and agricultural land.