US EditionA Turkish arms firm helped fuel Sudan’s brutal civil war, records show
- A secret shipment of Turkish drones and missiles was delivered to the Sudanese army in September 2023, with Baykar representatives involved to ensure the deal ran smoothly.
- Baykar, Turkey's largest defense company, covertly supplied weapons worth $120 million to the Sudanese army amid the ongoing civil war, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
- The Sudanese civil war, which began in April 2023, has led to at least 150,000 deaths and severe humanitarian crises, as reported by the United Nations.
- Senator Chris Van Hollen criticized arms sales, stating, 'No country should be fueling and profiting from Sudan’s civil war.
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International report - Turkey eyes opportunities in Africa as France withdraws its military presence
France's recent military withdrawals from the Sahel and West Africa are leaving a void that Turkey is keen to exploit, experts told RFI. But while Turkey is profiting from its position as a NATO member and experienced arms exporter, it needs to be careful not to overstretch itself in terms of resources on the continent.
Turkish defense firm linked to Sudan’s devastating civil war
In a report published by the Washington Post, Baykar, a leading Turkish defence firm, was accused of sending a cache of weapons and ammunition worth $120 million to the Sudanese army between August and November last year.
A Turkish Arms Firm Helped Fuel Sudan’s Brutal Civil War, Records Show
The secret shipment of Turkish drones and missiles had just been delivered to the Sudanese army in September, and a team from Baykar - Turkey’s largest defense company - was on the ground to make sure the deal went smoothly.
Turkey’s Baykar accused of violating sanctions by means of supplying hands to Sudan’s army - The North Africa Put up - Afric Info
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