Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris arrived in Cairo on Thursday for his first foreign visit since taking office in May. He was welcomed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The visit comes as Sudan remains locked in a violent civil war. The conflict continues between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Idris, a former UN official, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his visit. Sisi expressed strong support for Sudan's unity and sovereignty. Egypt has backed Sudan's army since the war began in April 2023. The alliance between the army and RSF collapsed, leading to months of urban fighting.

The RSF quickly took control of much of Khartoum early in the war. Howe...