Sudan’s war continues to grind on, steadily weakening General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and reshaping the country’s already fragile balance of power.
As regular troops suffer mounting losses, Burhan has increasingly relied on Islamist militias to bolster his position.
These groups, which played a significant role during earlier phases of his rule, are once again emerging as key sources of military support.
Their resurgence highlights the army’s declining ability to reassert control across Sudan’s vast and contested territories.
According to a report by Eurasia Review, the growing influence of Islamist militias has drawn al-Burhan closer to prominent Islamist figures.
These alliances are now heavily shaping military strategy and political decision-making, blurring the line between state forces and ideologically driven armed movements.
Once pushed to the margins, Islamist networks have become decisive actors on the battlefield, further complicating Sudan’s fractured political landscape.
The expanding Islamist role has deepened the crisis, weakening prospects for international mediation and a negotiated ceasefire.
Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting risk stalling as militia dominance hardens positions and prolongs confrontation rather than easing tensions.
Eurasia Review warns that Sudan could slide into a proxy battleground, with regional and global powers backing rival armed groups.
Such a scenario would intensify the violence, prolong instability, and push the hope of lasting peace even further out of reach.
