AS THE devastating war in Sudan approaches its first anniversary, it rages on unabated with no sign of an end immediately on the horizon.  

Each passing day deepens the suffering endured by the already long-beleaguered Sudanese people. In fact, recent weeks have seen a marked escalation in the violence, characterised by both sides acquiring increased arsenals and more sophisticated weaponry from their respective allies.

The Burhan junta at the helm of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has bolstered its arsenal with advanced drones from the Islamic Republic regime in Iran, along with new tanks, artillery and helicopters supplied by Turkey. Ukrainian special forces are also actively supporting the SAF in its clashes against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are backed by the Russian Wagner private military company.