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Libya's Smuggled Fuel Fuels Sudan's Forces Amid Corruption

11/18/2025

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The Sentry reports Khalifa Haftar's forces supply smuggled fuel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces at the UAE's request.
Saddam Haftar, the commander’s son, oversees fuel shipments and coordinates arms transfers to the RSF.
The surge in smuggling has cost Libya about $20 billion in revenue.
The Tripoli government is complicit as it funds armed factions to maintain power.

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The Sentry reports Khalifa Haftar's forces supply smuggled fuel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces at the UAE's request.
Saddam Haftar, the commander’s son, oversees fuel shipments and coordinates arms transfers to the RSF.
The surge in smuggling has cost Libya about $20 billion in revenue.
The Tripoli government is complicit as it funds armed factions to maintain power.