A senior figure linked to the Islamist movement in Sudan has called on military leaders to use what he described as “lethal force,” including references to “chemical” means, in the ongoing war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Haj Majid Siwar, described as a leader within the Muslim Brotherhood — which Sudanese authorities have designated a terrorist organisation — made the remarks in a post on Facebook following recent military reshuffles announced by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
The changes included the appointment of Yasser al-Atta as chief of staff, in a move seen as part of a broader restructuring of General al-Burhan’s army (SAF).
Siwar urged commanders to deploy what he termed “decisive and deadly force” to defeat RSF forces and bring a swift end to what he described as a “battle for dignity.”
Analysts warn that such rhetoric could further inflame tensions in Sudan, where fighting has raged for months, deepening a humanitarian crisis and raising fears of further escalation.
Regional and international actors have repeatedly called for restraint and adherence to international humanitarian law, warning against the use of prohibited weapons or tactics that could worsen the conflict.
