SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Guardian - Sudanese crackdown comes after talks with Egypt and Saudis

3/6/19: Guardian – Sudanese crackdown comes after talks with Egypt and Saudis, by Simon Tisdall

 Simon Tisdall argues that the fatal crackdown on Sudanese protesters may reflect the counter-revolution favoured by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt, with the USA showing “zero interest in actively supporting Sudan’s passionately sought democratic renaissance.”

 Tisdall highlights the power dynamics working against Sudanese democrats, citing Arab states desires to “influence Sudan’s future policy, especially on security issues, terrorism and Iran.”

 However, the British government appears “uncaring and unengaged” with Sudanese democratic efforts, while the US President Donald Trump favours “Gulf Arabs’ choice of a “strongman” leader over the UN-backed government.”