Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Analysts: Sudan Could Play Key Role in Tigray Conflict Naba Mohiedeen KHARTOUM - As thousands of Ethiopians flee the Tigray conflict into neighboring Sudan, analysts in Khartoum say Sudan could play a key role in the conflict. Sudan is channeling the refugees -- estimated to be at least 20,000 -- into the eastern cities of Qaddarif and Kassala, and preparing camps to house them. .