According to news reported by Reuters, the commander of the South Sudan army announced that his country has dispatched its troops to neighboring Sudan to guard the strategic Heglig oil field near the border. This comes days after paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of it. Sudan is witnessing an unprecedented level of violence, primarily affecting civilians. Massacres and violations have claimed the lives of millions of people, victims of the senseless conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF. While the war is marked by atrocities and war crimes committed by both sides, affecting 'both humans and stone,' it transforms into calm and a ceasefire when it comes to oil and resources. The Heglig field houses the main processing facility.
South Sudan Deploys Troops to Sudan Oil Field
The South Sudan army has sent troops to neighboring Sudan to protect the strategic Heglig oil field, days after it was seized by paramilitary forces, highlighting the conflict's focus on resources.