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So, Sudan's Ambassador to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, is straight-up accusing the UAE of arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Bold move, right? But let's be real, is this a genuine exposé or just another desperate attempt to deflect blame in a chaotic situation?
The Accusation
Eltom claims the UAE is funneling weapons through Libya and Chad to the RSF, who he says are terrorizing civilians in El Fashir. Strategic drones, mass executions...it's a grim picture he's painting. He even wants the RSF designated as a terrorist organization and sanctions slapped on anyone supplying them. That's a pretty serious escalation of rhetoric. According to Eltom, the UAE supplying weapons to Rapid Support Forces: Sudanese Ambassador to India Eltom. That's a pretty serious escalation of rhetoric.
"Sudan is not facing a civil war. We are confronting conspiracies of non-regional actors." Okay, so it's not a civil war, it's a conspiracy? Give me a break. Seems like a convenient way to absolve the Sudanese government of any responsibility for, ya know, the fighting.
And the "strategic drones" detail? He's saying these aren't your run-of-the-mill hobby drones; these are serious pieces of military hardware. Which, offcourse, implies state-level involvement. But here's the thing: where's the proof? Is this just political posturing, or does he have actual evidence to back up these claims? Because without that, it's just noise.
The Broader Picture
Then we have the Philippines and the UAE both trying to weasel their way into the CPTPP. What's that about? Is everyone suddenly realizing that Trump's trade wars left a gaping hole and they need to scramble for new alliances? Maybe. Or maybe it's just coincidence. I don't know anymore. As reported by Nikkei Asia, both the Philippines and UAE apply to join CPTPP to counter Trump tariffs.
And let's not forget the Indian national captured by the RSF. Eltom says there's a communication blackout, so they don't know much, but they're "in contact with the Ministry of External Affairs." Sounds like a whole lot of nothing. An Indian national's life hangs in the balance, and all we get is bureaucratic blah blah blah.
This whole thing feels like a game of geopolitical chess, with civilians as the pawns. Everyone's pointing fingers, making accusations, and nobody's taking responsibility.
Cui Bono?
Who benefits from all this chaos? The UAE? Maybe they're playing some long game we can't see. The RSF? They're gaining ground, but at what cost? Sudan? They're losing control of their own narrative, let alone their territory.
Eltom is pleading for international diplomacy to stop the RSF attacks, and he's thanking India for their humanitarian assistance. But is diplomacy even possible when everyone's playing dirty? And is humanitarian aid enough when there are "mass executions and starvation" going on?
It's like watching a slow-motion train wreck. You know it's going to be a disaster, but you're powerless to stop it. And honestly...I'm starting to feel numb.
So, What's the Real Story?
Look, maybe the UAE is funding the RSF. Maybe they're not. Maybe Eltom is telling the truth, maybe he's spinning a yarn. The only thing I know for sure is that innocent people are suffering, and nobody seems to give a damn. And the idea that governments are playing these games with peoples lives? I just can't get my head around it. Ain't that the truth.
