"The recent report by Reuters found that Ethiopia is hosting a secret camp to train thousands of fighters for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group in neighboring Sudan. The revelation is a sign that one of the world's deadliest conflicts is being fueled by regional powers from Africa and the Middle East. The report is the first direct evidence that Ethiopia is indeed involved in the conflict in Sudan."
"Martin Plaut, a journalist and Horn of Africa expert, told DW that there had been many indications that things would move in that direction. "It's the UAE that is the driving force in all of this," Plaut said, adding that if the Ethiopians were ever against their interests, they would not have gone along with it. "It is absolutely clear that the UAE is now the main driver in what is going on.""
A secret training camp in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz border region reportedly houses and trains thousands of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters. Satellite imagery is said to show tents used to shelter and train RSF personnel. The camp is reported to supply soldiers and operational training to the RSF, which has been fighting Sudanese government forces since 2023. Funding, trainers, and logistics for the site are reported to have come from the United Arab Emirates, though that claim is denied by the UAE and could not be independently verified. Analysts warn that outside backing will prolong and complicate the conflict.
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