In a calculated escalation, extremist militias aligned with (SAF)

In a calculated escalation, extremist militias aligned with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its terror-driven patrons from the former regime initiated their 23rd assault on our positions in El Fasher, North Darfur. This latest attack, which took place on Sunday, involved aerial bombings that targeted residential zones, vital infrastructure, and medical facilities. These systematic attacks are designed to create chaos and advance their strategic plan to provoke a civil war.

Despite numerous provocations, our forces have consistently shown restraint, adhering to international and regional calls for peace and the moral duty to protect innocent civilians. Our courageous soldiers have avoided widespread conflict with adversaries who use civilians as shields and deliberately destroy public and private facilities essential to the Sudanese people – not merely with those linked to the former regime.

Arko Minawi has increasingly acted as a mercenary in this war, indifferent to the fate of the innocent civilians of Darfur, despite his previous claims to be representing their interests. Resorting to indiscriminate violence, including barrel bombs, his actions demand international scrutiny, particularly his role in the Juba Peace Agreement and the motivations behind it.

Minawi's recent hypocrisy is evident as he condemns bombings by the al-Bara terrorist group, while ignoring airstrikes that harm civilians, including attacks on the Nahar children's hospital and his relatives' homes in El Fasher.

History will hold Minawi and his associates accountable for their mercenary-driven actions and greed. His betrayal of the members of his movement, whom he abandoned for refuge in Port Sudan, discredits his claim to represent Darfur.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) strongly condemns these provocations intended to engage our forces in conflict. Nevertheless, we remain alert and prepared to defend ourselves, guided by our field assessments and judgments.

We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the Sudanese people, assuring them of our unwavering resolve and determination to end this cycle of violence. We are dedicated to dismantling the National Congress Party and its terrorist affiliates, ensuring that they will never again plague our nation.

Office of the Official Spokesperson
Rapid Support Forces