Sudan Army Withdraws From Libya-Egypt Border After Clashes With Haftar-Aligned Forces

The Sudanese army withdrew from the strategic Libya-Egypt-Sudan border triangle amid ongoing clashes and accusations involving forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar and Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan's military accused Haftar's forces and the RSF of collaborating in attacks and using the corridor to smuggle weapons into Sudan's civil war frontlines near al-Fashir, allegations denied by Haftar who called them a distraction from Sudan's internal crisis and emphasized Libya's commitment to border stability. The RSF claimed to have taken control of the area following the Sudanese army's withdrawal, intensifying the conflict dynamics. Sudan also accused the United Arab Emirates, an ally of Haftar, of supporting the weapons supply chain, which the UAE denied, while Egypt, a supporter of Sudan's military, maintains close ties with Haftar. The situation highlights the complex regional involvement in Sudan's civil war, with cross-border skirmishes raising concerns over broader destabilization in the area. Both sides blame each other for initiating hostilities, and the border remains a flashpoint amidst the ongoing conflict.