Mohammed Bouyassir, former political adviser to retired Libyan general Khalifa Haftar, has revealed the existence of an organized logistical supply network providing the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan with massive weekly quantities of fuel, in exchange for gold originating from areas controlled by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemeti). He noted that part of this gold ultimately ends up in Abu Dhabi.
In documented statements, Bouyassir said Haftar’s forces supply approximately 10 million liters of gasoline per week to the RSF, describing the supply as “the vital artery sustaining ongoing military operations.”
He added:
“Without this amount of fuel, Hemeti’s forces would be unable to operate the thousands of four-wheel-drive combat vehicles deployed across Sudan.”
Supply Routes: From Eastern Libya to Darfur
Bouyassir explained that the fuel is transported via:
- Tankers departing from eastern Libyan areas (from Ajdabiya to Musaid)
- Passing through southern Libya
- Entering Sudan through the tri-border area between Libya, Chad, and Sudan
- Or via another route locally known as “Jit Sabtayn” near the Chadian border
He indicated that the number of tankers may reach around 300 per week.
He emphasized that this fuel is not surplus, but rather part of the allocation originally designated for eastern Libyan cities—sparking domestic discontent in Libya over the fate of oil supplies.
Gold for Fuel
Bouyassir stated that Haftar’s compensation comes in the form of gold smuggled from Sudan through networks linked to the RSF, noting that the smuggling route sometimes ends in the United Arab Emirates, specifically Abu Dhabi.
“Chad Is Not the Source… Sudan’s Stockpiles Are Exhausted”
Bouyassir dismissed claims that the fuel comes from Chad or from within Sudan, saying:
“Chad does not possess a surplus capable of sustaining a war of this scale, and Sudan’s government fuel reserves were depleted in the early months of the conflict. The only continuous real source is eastern Libya via Haftar.”
He argued that a previous statement by Abdel Qassem Haftar regarding “fuel provision” constituted an implicit admission of this logistical route.
Significance of the Testimony
Bouyassir’s statements carry particular weight given his former advisory role within Haftar’s political circle, lending political credibility to his claims and reopening the file of regional support for the RSF as a core factor in the continuation of Sudan’s war.
