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Parallels and Contrasts: Examining Support for SAF in Sudan and Assad in Syria

The comparison between supporters of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Sudan and those who supported Bashar al-Assad in Syria has some parallels but also important differences. Both situations involve complex conflicts driven by a mix of local, regional, and international factors, and the motivations of supporters in each case vary significantly. Similarities: 1. State vs. Insurgent Dynamics : Supporters of both SAF and Assad often frame their stance as supporting the legitimate government or state apparatus against what they perceive as insurgents, rebels, or illegitimate actors (RSF in Sudan and various rebel groups in Syria). 2. Desire for Stability : Many supporters in both cases prioritise stability over political reforms or revolutionary change. They may fear that the fall of the state would lead to prolonged chaos, as seen in post-Gaddafi Libya or Iraq after the US invasion. 3. Regional and International Alliances : Both SAF and Assad regimes have relied on international ...