Published On 25/11/2025
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The Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail revealed that authorities in Canada are investigating files Two Canadian-owned companies suspected Their support is to arm the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces With “expired” military equipment.
Pictures and field reports from conflict areas in Sudan show the presence of Canadian armored vehicles and rifles in the hands of members of the Rapid Support Forces, even though the companies did not sell them directly to them, which constitutes a violation of Canadian laws that prohibit the export of weapons to Sudan or through a third country without an official permit.
The region is witnessing conflicts between the army, led by the head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, led by his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, nicknamed “Hemedti.” The Rapid Support Forces are accused of committing atrocities in the Darfur region, western Sudan.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed that Canada will review the extent of its compliance with local and international laws and that any violation will be dealt with firmly.
Ban on arming Sudan
Last September, the UN Security Council extended the ban on the entry of weapons into the Sudanese region of Darfur for an additional year, in light of the continuing fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.
The decision was unanimous, keeping the sanctions imposed since 2005 in effect until September 12, 2026, and includes an arms embargo and individual sanctions such as asset freezes and travel bans, targeting 5 people linked to the conflict in Darfur.
Today’s Security Council resolution comes in light of the ongoing war in Sudan since April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
According to the Security Council, the conflict in Sudan has led to a “massive humanitarian catastrophe” with tens of thousands killed and more than 12 million people displaced, while pushing millions to the brink of famine.
Israel and the escalation in Lebanon
On the other hand, the American “Rain” website published a strategic analysis indicating that the recent Israeli military escalation in Lebanon comes within the framework of a systematic attempt to weaken Hezbollah and Hamas and gradually push them towards disarmament, without Tel Aviv abandoning the existing ceasefire path.
But the analysis warns that any miscalculation or change in the balance of power may open the door to the return of widespread confrontations, especially if Israel sees a golden opportunity to weaken Hezbollah in an unprecedented way.
The website indicates that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increasing internal pressure, especially from residents of the north who were displaced due to the exchange of bombings, in addition to pressure from his allies in the far-right coalition.
According to the analysis, these circumstances may push Netanyahu to seek quick political and security gains through field steps aimed at at least weakening Hezbollah and Hamas, if they cannot be completely disarmed.