Sudan has witnessed a wave of criticism following the circulation of video clips and statements by senior figures within the Islamist movement that included threats directed at civilians and foreign countries, raising alarm over an increasingly hardline discourse amid the country’s deepening crisis.
According to widely shared content on social media, Islamist figure Naji Abdullah issued statements containing threats against the United States, while another leader, Yasser Ubaidallah, directed warnings at civilians who took part in the popular uprising that led to the fall of the former regime in April 2019. His remarks also suggested reliance on SAF in the coming phase.
Public anger and widespread criticism
These statements triggered strong reactions inside Sudan, with many viewing them as an attempt to revive extremist rhetoric that could further complicate the country’s political and security situation. Critics accused the Islamist movement of seeking to reopen the country to activities that could undermine regional stability.
The controversy follows recent remarks by a retired officer affiliated with the same current, who issued threats toward countries in the region. The comments came as the US Congress was discussing developments in Sudan, with several speakers linking the continuation of the conflict to the presence of ideologically driven extremist groups.
Signals of external activity
In a separate recording, former officer Abdelhadi Abdelbasit spoke of the movement possessing capabilities that could be deployed beyond Sudan’s borders, intensifying concerns over the nature of Islamist-linked activities and their role in the current landscape.
These statements come at a time of severe political and security turmoil, as both domestic and international actors continue to call for de-escalation, civilian protection, and restraint from rhetoric that could fuel further instability.
