We are entering a very dangerous phase with the escalation of war and a string of assassinations of high-profile political and military figures. Almost a couple of presidents, prime ministers, and commanders are being shot or bombed every week. There are even publicly published hit-lists. Recently, Trump’s VP J. D. Vance was put on such a list on the same day of announcement. Yesterday, the top army general of Sudan who is the de facto ruler of Sudan was targeted for assassination, but luckily he survived. As tensions rise, don’t be shocked if more leaders become targets in the coming weeks.
Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been plunged into chaos. The country is torn apart by a brutal conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. This war has caused over 15,000 civilian deaths and displaced 10 million people. The RSF is largely blamed for fueling ethnic violence that’s tearing the country apart.
Things took a dramatic turn recently. On Wednesday morning, a drone attack targeted Sudan’s top leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. He was at a military graduation ceremony in Gebeit, a city in eastern Sudan by the Red Sea. The Sudanese army reported that air defenses shot down two drones aimed at the event. Sadly, the attack led to the deaths of five people, and there are reports of minor injuries reports Sputnik.
Despite the danger, Chairman al-Burhan survived and was safely moved to Port Sudan, which is now the country’s temporary capital.
But why was al-Burhan targeted? There are suspicions that this attack might be linked to a controversial project. In late May, Russia proposed setting up a naval base in the Red Sea, which would involve a fuel supply agreement with Sudan. This base is a big deal, as it could shift the balance of power in the region.
Sudan is committed to this project, according to their ambassador in Moscow. The base is part of a bilateral agreement between Sudan and Russia, and the Sudanese government has promised to see it through despite ongoing conflict and procedural delays.
As Sudan struggles with its internal conflict and the looming presence of a Russian naval base, the situation remains tense and unpredictable. The attack on al-Burhan could be a sign of deeper conflicts involving international interests and local power struggles.