This short clip depicts Toyota pickups being used as technicals by RSF forces in Sudan. They are armed with heavy machine guns and have been an iconic staple of warfare in Africa since the "Great Toyota War" of 1987- another name for the war between Chad and Libya. It is commonly thought that RSF sources their Toyotas through dealerships in Dubai, but naturally, dealerships deny any involvement. However they get them, and for whatever end, technicals fall into the category of things that are just cool, and when I see video of them, I bring it to you.

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Cole Simms

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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