Recently, the leader of the Rapid Support Force, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo landed in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa after meeting Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia.
Diplomatic efforts led by Saudi and U.S. interests haven't made any headway. "We discussed the need to bring a swift end to this war, the historical crisis in Sudan, and how to best alleviate the hardships of the Sudanese people," Hemedti said.
The RSF's military gains are mounting after the group took control of Wad Madani, a major city in Sudan, tightening their grip on western Darfur.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahed is quoted as saying he received the RSF delegation to secure "peace and stability in the Sudan."
How Is The UAE Involved?
It was recently reported by Rueters that a prominent Sudanese general accused the United Arab Emirates of backing the RSF last month, which was initially a part of Sudan's military but has since been designated as a rebel group by the Sudanese government.
"We have information from intelligence, military intelligence, and the diplomatic circuit that the UAE sends planes to support the Janjaweed," said General Yassir al-Atta.
The general claims the UAE funneled supplies through Uganda and other countries. In response, the UAE said it supported dialogue and de-escalation in Sudan. Uganda has labeled the claims as false.
The UAE has strategic interests in the Horn of Africa and has pursued investments in Sudan including a Red Sea port.
The conflict between the RSF and Sudan's regular army broke out amid an attempt to transition the country from military rule to a civilian democracy with free elections.
The war has displaced millions of Sudanese civilians and leveled Khartoum. The RSF has previously denied involvement in the violence in Darfur and claimed it was a result of tribal dynamics.
Last week, HNGN reported that the International Rescue Committee placed Sudan on its Emergency Watchlist, which is a tally of 20 countries that are most at risk of humanitarian emergencies each year.
Sudan and South Sudan were first and third on the list, respectively.
