Richard Kagoi

That's the TB2 type of drone.

They have also received from Iran, who have really been keen on getting a naval base on the Red Sea.

And previously, Russia did supply to the RSF because they had sort of like a working relationship with the Kremlin-funded Wagner Group.

I would say that it's trending towards a major escalation because in Kordofan region, now this has become the point of focus.

And this is the central part of Sudan.

And what we have seen is that the RSF has stepped up its attacks.

It's gaining more territory.

Right now, two particular towns are said to be under siege conditions.

We've seen the RSF taking control of a key oil field.

that is used to process crude export from South Sudan.

And we've seen reports that the Sudan army has withdrawn from some areas in South Kordofan and crossed over into the border with South Sudan.

And so there are fears that this is actually going to further escalate and potentially draw in neighbours into a wider conflict in Sudan and also in the region.