Fueling the War in Sudan: Iran Qatar and Turkey in the Eye of the Storm

The European Union has escalated its accusations against Iran, Qatar, and Turkey of fueling the war in Sudan by supporting the army. The EU issued a statement saying that Iran is delivering weapons, including drones, to the Sudanese armed forces. Turkey is also directly supporting the army to end the war.

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Journalist and political analyst Abu Zaar Ali Al-Amin believes that the EU’s new position in directly accusing the supporters of the parties involved in the Sudan conflict is very positive. In an interview with Radio Dabanga, he confirms that this position came too late and signals a shift in international directions concerning the Sudan conflict, which will benefit the post-war future more than the present.

He argues that the main issue with international stances on the Sudan conflict is their weakness, delay, and constant indifference, noting that the international community often takes stances that result in nothing, making them only publicly or online declarations. He highlights that such stances have been present for a long time, especially since the International Court’s decisions regarding the accusations against former president Omar al-Bashir, with no significant outcome. He hopes that this time, these positions will lead to concrete actions.

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Stricter Measures to Stop Weapon Supplies

Abu Zaar believes that the accusations against Iran, Qatar, and Turkey of supporting the army and fueling the conflict in Sudan contain some truth, but they are also politically driven. He hopes that these accusations will lead to practical actions that alter the course of the war and reduce violence on the ground, especially through stricter measures to stop the flow of weapons.

Sudan has become a Battleground for Competing Interests

Legal expert Sadek Ali Hassan argues that Sudan has become a battleground for regional and international interests. In an interview with Radio Dabanga, he affirms that the accusations launched by the EU against Iran, Qatar, and Turkey are justified, as there is a race for interests in Sudan. He points out that the international community has proven its lack of seriousness by failing to intervene decisively to end the conflict in Sudan. He considers that this description also applies to the EU, as it has sought to protect its interests, particularly in the fight against illegal immigration.

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The European Union has renewed its accusations against Iran, Qatar, and Turkey for fueling the war in Sudan by supporting the army.

Josep Borrell Fontelles, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Janusz Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, stated in a joint declaration that Iran is delivering weapons, including drones, to the Sudanese armed forces. ​

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