Sudan accuses foreign powers of arming RSF in what it calls systematic extermination in Darfur
Sudan’s envoy in Nairobi says rebels are using advanced foreign-supplied weapons as civilians in El-Fasher face a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Sudan has accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing systematic atrocities in Darfur and using advanced weapons allegedly supplied by the United Arab Emirates, with support from neighbouring countries.
Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday, Sudan’s Chargé d’Affaires in Kenya, Mohamed Osman Akasha, said the RSF had driven the Sudanese army out of El-Fasher after a months-long siege. He described the situation as genocide, citing findings by the UN Security Council.
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“What more evidence should the international community want? There is a bundle of evidence compiled by the UN Security Council itself. It came out with the report, telling the Security Council that we are a group of experts, we are neutral, we went to El-Fasher, we went to Darfur, and we investigated the situation, and these are the results; the UAE is the main sponsor,” Akasha said.
He noted that El-Fasher remains under RSF control, which has blocked the evacuation of civilians and obstructed the delivery of food and medical aid.
He warned that Sudan would use “all available means” to protect its people and prevent further advances.
“If negotiations do not succeed, then a military solution will be an option. Our mission is to dismantle RSF,” he added.
Reveal RSF suppliers
While emphasising that Sudan remains open to dialogue, Akasha urged the United States to be transparent and reveal the countries supplying the RSF.
He also called on the international community to take firm action against the flow of weapons, mercenaries, and financing to the militia, to enforce the existing arms embargo, and to hold accountable all those enabling such violations.
“The evidence of genocide is overwhelming. This is not a conflict. It is extermination. What is happening in El-Fasher is not spontaneous; it is systematic. If the international community truly wishes to demonstrate its commitment to peace and humanity in Sudan, it must act decisively to stop the flow of weapons, mercenaries, and financing to this militia; enforce the existing arms embargo, and hold accountable all those state or non-state actors who enable such grave violations,” said Akasha.
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