By Laura Angela Bagnetto
With Khartoum and Darfur in violent chaos following the clash between rival Sudanese generals, regional actors are wary of how the conflict may spill over.
Sudan’s seven neighbours – and international partners – fear regional blowback.
Fighting has raged for a third day between forces loyal to Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, head of the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and those backing Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
READ MORE EXPLAINER: Sudan generals’ deadly fight for power
Marc Lavergne, head researcher National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Paris, says Hemeti’s past dealings with neighbouring countries indicate his ruthless nature and true colours.
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