Egypt-Sudan War Regionalization Deepens; Analysts Warn of SAF 'Alibi War' Framing

Horn Review published an analysis arguing the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) — backed by Egypt — are increasingly using the 'internationalization' and 'regionalization' framing of the conflict (Egypt vs. UAE/RSF, Ethiopia proxy dynamics) to justify continued fighting and deflect accountability for civilian harm. The analysis, titled 'The SAF's Alibi War,' noted that Egypt-Sudan-Ethiopia triangular tensions, the closure of Egypt's Pagak base by South Sudan, and reported Egyptian officer casualties in combat are being weaponized narratively by SAF to maintain domestic and regional support. Egypt's Uganda Nile cooperation pledge (made by FM Abdelatty to Ugandan counterpart) was seen as a diplomatic move to shore up downstream Nile Basin allies as the GERD dispute remains unresolved.