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As civil strife endured, foreign powers looked to seize opportunities in the region. Sudan’s geopolitical significance, acting as a bridge between key areas of North Africa and the Middle East while serving as a nexus for oil and trade routes, drew interventions with stark intentions. Saudi Arabia aligned with al-Burhan in a bid for stability, whilst the UAE threw its support behind the RSF, navigating a complex web of interests that transcended national boundaries.