The Divided Nation: Sudan's Home-Grown Conflict Risks Drawing in Outsiders.

Sudan's two warring generals are battling for control of strategic positions, including oil infrastructure and military factories, ahead of a scheduled cease-fire. Both sides are digging in and neither has gained a definitive upper hand, risking prolonging the conflict. The military's ability to resupply means it may benefit from a longer war, while the RSF's advantage lies in its battle experience and maneuverability. Control of the nation's oil export infrastructure and weapons manufacturing factories is also split between the two sides.