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Egypt avoids taking sides in Sudan crisis

While regional and international forces are pushing for a solution to the crisis in Sudan, Cairo is neutral between the civil and military components in an attempt to overcome the complexities of the political scene.

Sudanese anti-coup protesters attend a gathering in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman on Oct. 30, 2021.
Sudanese anti-coup protesters attend a gathering in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman on Oct. 30, 2021, to express their support for the country's democratic transition which a military takeover and deadly crackdown derailed. — AFP via Getty Images

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