Mercenaries now complicate Sudan war 

Sudan soldiers

Sudanese soldiers patrol a street in Gedaref city, Sudan, on January 14, 2024.

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The Sudan may enter 2025 with more suffering as new players join the war there.

Mercenaries have entered the fray, brought in by shadowy players to pursue or shield their interests, complicating a conflict that had largely been between two protagonists – the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).