To answer this question, we must delve into this complex issue and delve into the network of geopolitical interests that extend beyond Yemen’s borders, amidst the long-standing struggle between British influence and American influence and its tools of agency.

Since its independence on 1/1/1956, Sudan has witnessed a series of military coups. The first was the failed attempt led by Ismail Kabida, who attempted to overthrow the first national government headed by Ismail al-Azhari. This was followed by the first successful coup led by Lieutenant General Ibrahim Abboud in November 1958 against al-Azhari's elected government.

After the suspicious fall of the major cities of Darfur, and the withdrawal of the army from them, in the face of the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) takeover, along with the suffocating siege these forces are imposing on the last remaining state, North Darfur and its capital, Al-Fashir, while the army fails to drive them out, suddenly there comes talk of a parallel government led by them in Nyala...

“Shaded by the Angels” is the Companion Abdullah ibn Haram Al-Ansari (ra), the father of Jabir (ra), and this is how he was known. He was a naqeeb (military commander) amongst the nuqabaa (military commanders) chosen by the Prophet (saw) on the night of the Second Pledge of Aqaba...