The rise of Foreign Militias and Mercenaries in Sudan Crisis: Implications for Horn of Africa Security

Abstract

The ongoing power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo continues to have far-reaching implications for both Sudan and the broader Horn of Africa (HoA) region. The conflict has led to over 800 people in casualties and a million others displaced. Despite signing of a one-week ceasefire in Saudi Arabia between the two warring parties on 20th May 2023, fighting continues in various parts of the capital, Khartoum.