A year into Sudan s civil war, Iranian-made armed drones have helped the army turn the tide of the conflict, halting the progress of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Force and regaining. -April 10, 2024 at 04:07 am EDT
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Iranian-made drones have reportedly played a significant role in Sudan s civil war, aiding the army in gaining ground against the paramilitary Rapid Support Force. The drones, acquired over the past few months, have been used to monitor and target RSF fighters in heavily populated areas, leading to territorial gains around the capital. Despite denials that the drones came directly from Iran, their deployment marks a turning point in the conflict, which has caused widespread displacement and humanitarian crises.
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Sourcing weapons from Iran could complicate relations for the Sudanese military with the US, which is leading a push for negotiations between the warring parties.
"[T]here are more than 6.2 million Sudanese who have been internally displaced since the fighting began last April, and about 1.8 million further Sudanese who are refugees in neighboring countries," said Ambassador Godfrey.