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Sudan Pt.4: Omar Al-Bashir Loses Grip & Chaos Reigns

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Sudan's Jihadist Alliances and Geopolitical Strategies

This chapter explores Sudan's strategic pivot in the 1990s, focusing on its alliances with extremist groups like Al-Qaeda amid regional tensions with countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia. It highlights the government's motivations for hosting jihadist figures, including Osama bin Laden, as part of a broader foreign policy aimed at countering perceived threats. Additionally, it delves into the ramifications of these alliances, including international sanctions and the internal dynamics of power within Sudan.

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