Egypt has rejected allegations from Sudanese paramilitary chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who claims that the Egyptian military is involved in the ongoing war in Sudan.
This war, which has seen Daglo’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) clash with the regular army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan since April last year, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the world’s largest displacement crisis.
In a video released online, Daglo accused Egypt’s air force of conducting strikes on his forces near Jebel Moya, a critical area south of Khartoum. “Egypt is fighting us,” he stated, naming Egypt as one of six nations allegedly interfering in the conflict alongside Iran. Reports indicate that Iran has supplied Mohajer-6 drones to the Sudanese army, strengthening their offensive capabilities.
In response, Egypt’s foreign ministry issued a statement categorically denying any involvement, saying, “Egypt denies the allegations regarding the participation of the Egyptian air force in the battles taking place in brotherly Sudan.”
Historically, Burhan has had a close relationship with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, adding another layer to the situation.
Analysts warn that Sudan’s conflict has become a battleground for various forces, particularly with the United Arab Emirates’ support for the RSF.
In December, UN experts reported credible allegations that the UAE had supplied weapons to Daglo’s forces. Both the army and the RSF have faced accusations of severe human rights abuses, including targeted attacks on civilians and crimes against humanity.