Egypt Draws "Red Line" on Sudan War, Rejects Foreign Militias

Egypt's president has declared his country's firm stance on the war in neighboring Sudan. Following talks in Cairo with Sudan's army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt considers Sudan's unity and security a "red line." Sisi rejected any foreign interference or the creation of "parallel entities" on Sudan's territory. This statement is a direct reference to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group fighting Sudan's national army. General Burhan's visit to Egypt is his first known trip abroad since the conflict began in April. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF has caused a major humanitarian crisis. Analysts see Egypt as a key supporter of the Sudanese army. The "red line" warning signals Cairo's strong opposition to an RSF victory, which it views as a threat to regional stability.