Rapid Collapse of the RSF: How Bin Zayed’s Dreams in Sudan Vanished
The UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces suffer major setbacks amid Sudanese army advances, shifting the balance of power in the war.
Watan-The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti,” are experiencing a rapid military retreat in Sudan, facing successive collapses in the face of clear advances by the Sudanese army.
Despite extensive military support from the UAE for Hemedti’s militia in pursuit of controlling Sudan’s wealth, the militia has suffered massive losses, leading to the loss of control over several strategic areas.
Reports indicate that the RSF militia has suffered from major military and strategic errors, as well as internal divisions and difficulties in securing supplies, which have resulted in its inability to withstand the Sudanese army.
Meanwhile, the Sudanese army has strengthened its military capabilities with support from allied nations such as Egypt, Turkey, and Iran, enabling it to recapture key areas like the city of Wad Madani and advance rapidly toward Khartoum.
One of the army’s most significant recent gains was the capture of the Al-Jaili oil refinery north of Khartoum, in addition to other strategic locations such as the Al-Rumaila neighborhood, the medical supply headquarters, and the national mint. Turkish Bayraktar drones have also played a pivotal role in destroying nearly half of the RSF’s artillery, further weakening its offensive capabilities.
At the same time, growing international diplomatic pressure exposing the UAE’s involvement in Sudan has led to a decline in Abu Dhabi’s military support for Hemedti’s forces. This has made it more difficult for the militia to acquire weapons and ammunition, which has clearly impacted the course of the battles.
This military setback for the RSF represents a major blow to Mohammed bin Zayed, who had bet on the militia to tighten his grip on Sudan and plunder its resources.
The UAE’s intervention in the Sudanese war was not merely military support but part of a broader plan for economic dominance over the country, particularly by controlling gold mines and vital trade routes.
However, as the RSF militia retreats, Bin Zayed’s ambitions are evaporating, while the UAE faces increasing isolation due to its hostile policies toward African nations.
