In a recent phone call, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan offered to mediate the ongoing tensions between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Turkish presidency confirmed on Friday. Erdogan reached out to Sudanese Sovereign Council leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, suggesting that Turkey could step in to resolve the disputes, citing its past role in mediating between other nations, such as Somalia and Ethiopia.
The conflict between Sudan and the UAE has been exacerbated by accusations from the Sudanese army that the UAE has been providing weapons and support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. While the UAE has denied these allegations, United Nations sanctions monitors have described the accusations as credible, noting the UAE’s suspected military aid to the RSF.
During the conversation, Erdogan discussed not only bilateral relations between Turkey and Sudan but also broader regional and global issues. He reiterated Turkey’s commitment to Sudan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of preventing foreign intervention in the country.
Erdogan’s suggestion for Turkey’s involvement in resolving the conflict reflects the country’s diplomatic approach to regional disputes, as it continues to position itself as a mediator in various conflicts across the region.
