A recent investigation by Algerie Presse has uncovered a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. According to satellite images, over 300 vehicles, including "technicals" and four-wheel drive vehicles, were spotted at a military camp in southeastern Libya. The images, analyzed by researcher Rich Ted, suggest that the vehicles were gathered in the camp before being transported to Sudan. This development has sparked concerns about the involvement of Libyan territory in the Sudanese conflict.
The investigation revealed that the vehicles, accompanied by trucks, trailers, and logistical equipment, were mobilized in the southeastern region of Libya, specifically in the area under the influence of Khalifa Haftar, a US citizen. This region has been identified as a key transit point for supplies heading to Sudan. The gathering of the vehicles occurred months before the Rapid Support Forces' attack on the city of El Fasher in North Darfur.
Further analysis by the EIKAD platform has identified three sites in Libya that were previously linked to Rapid Support Forces supplies, which have resumed activity in conjunction with increased movements towards Sudan. Satellite images show a surge in activity, including the storage and unloading of equipment, indicating renewed logistical efforts in these locations. This development suggests that Libyan territory continues to play a role in the Sudanese conflict.
The United Arab Emirates have been implicated in the alleged supply chain, with reports suggesting that they have been providing support to the Rapid Support Forces. According to investigations, the vehicles spotted in the Libyan camp included light and armed vehicles, as well as trucks and trailers likely used for transporting fuel, water, and containers. The equipment was reportedly mobilized from a base in the southeastern region of Libya.
Researchers at the Conflict Intelligence Center (CIR) have identified a Rapid Support Forces camp in the desert of Kufra, following an analysis of hundreds of videos and satellite images. By matching vehicles in the camp with those later seen in North Darfur, they found that some vehicles were equipped with weapons, shields, and fuel tanks. Some of these vehicles were later involved in military operations inside Sudan.
The investigation also revealed repeated aerial activity at Kufra airport, including cargo flights, amid allegations that Libyan territory is being used to transport arms, equipment, and mercenaries to the Rapid Support Forces. Sudan Tomorrow newspaper reported that the gathering of vehicles in southeastern Libya adds to evidence that the region is being used as a logistical hub for the Sudanese conflict.
The exposed network highlights the complexity of the Sudanese conflict and the involvement of external actors. The use of Libyan territory as a transit point for supplies to the Rapid Support Forces has significant implications for regional stability. The developments underscore the need for continued monitoring and analysis of the conflict to understand the dynamics at play.
Key points
- - Over 300 vehicles were spotted in a military camp in southeastern Libya, allegedly used to supply Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. - The vehicles were mobilized from a region under the influence of Khalifa Haftar, a US citizen. - The development suggests that Libyan territory continues to play a role in the Sudanese conflict.
