The Republic of Sudan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Office of the Spokesperson and Media Directorate
Press Statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan expresses its profound concern and unequivocal condemnation of the continued campaign of terror and genocide being waged by the terrorist Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against civilian populations in and around the city of El Fasher. In recent days, this criminal militia has launched a series of brutal assaults on camps for internally displaced persons—most notably the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps as well as on residential neighbourhoods within El Fasher. Around 450 civilians -IDPs- were so far killed, including children and women, during these savage attacks. Among the victims were 9 humanitarian workers and medical staff.
These heinous acts constitute a blatant violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2736 and a grave breach of international humanitarian law, particularly the provisions enshrined in the Geneva Conventions regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and conveys its sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the wounded. In light of these egregious crimes, the Ministry calls upon the sisterly and friendly nations, regional and international organizations, and the international community at large to denounce these atrocities in the strongest possible terms and to stand resolutely with the people of Sudan in these critical times.
Furthermore, the Ministry reiterates the demand that the janjaweed RSF militia be designated a terrorist group, its regional sponsors and backers be called out and compelled to stop supplying the militia with the weapons, ammunition and mercenaries that it uses to pursue its campaign of genocide in Darfur. Impunity and leniency will only embolden the militia and its sponsors to continue their heinous crimes.
The Government of the Republic of the Sudan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to working in close coordination with regional and international partners to urgently lift the unlawful siege imposed on El Fasher by the RSF militia, facilitate the immediate and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, and ensure the protection of innocent civilians through all appropriate measures.
