Libyan Haftar forces ‘key fuel supplier’ to Sudan's RSF on behalf of UAE

Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar's forces have become a key supplier of smuggled fuel to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This support is reportedly being provided at the request of the United Arab Emirates, a primary backer of the RSF in its conflict against the Sudanese army. The consistent flow of fuel has been crucial for the RSF's mobility and tactical operations, enabling its control over the vast Darfur region. According to a watchdog report, this illicit trade is orchestrated by Haftar's son, Saddam, and costs Libya an estimated $6.7 billion annually in lost revenue.