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As Egypt's situation worsened, Sudan broke away from the Republic, with Governor-General Ismail al-Azhari stating that the Sudanese no interest in fighting an Egyptian war. |
As Egypt's situation worsened, Sudan broke away from the Republic, with Governor-General Ismail al-Azhari stating that the Sudanese no interest in fighting an Egyptian war. |
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However, the Free Officers movement, which had significant influence among the Sudanese Armed Forces, rebelled against the fledgling government, aided by the Greater German Reich. The judiciary and loyal military personnel under General Ibrahim Abboud seceded from the Republic, seeking Japanese support to secure Sudan's position against Ba'athist and government forces. Port Sudan's strategic location in the Red Sea and just after the Suez Canal made control crucial for ensuring the Suez Canal's security. All major parties |
However, the Free Officers movement, which had significant influence among the Sudanese Armed Forces, rebelled against the fledgling government, aided by the Greater German Reich. The judiciary and loyal military personnel under General Ibrahim Abboud seceded from the Republic, seeking Japanese support to secure Sudan's position against Ba'athist and government forces. Port Sudan's strategic location in the Red Sea and just after the Suez Canal made control crucial for ensuring the Suez Canal's security. All major parties are interested in controlling Port Sudan as an insurance policy in case the Egyptian civil war does not go as planned. |
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==== South Sudanese Conflict ==== |
==== South Sudanese Conflict ==== |