Demonstrators gathered in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, on Wednesday in support of Sudan’s TASIS-led Peace and Unity Government, calling for an end to aerial attacks and stronger protection for civilians.
The demonstrations, attended by government representatives and community leaders, brought together residents demanding improved security, the restoration of public services and accountability for alleged violations during Sudan’s ongoing war.
According to local Sudanese media, participants marched through the city carrying messages supporting peace, civilian recovery and the TASIS administration.
The gathering was organised under the banner of a recovery and solidarity mobilisation, with participants condemning alleged Sudanese military airstrikes against civilian areas in Darfur and Kordofan.
Speakers also criticised the reported targeting of gold-mining communities in northern Sudan, where deadly airstrikes have triggered accusations against Egyptian forces.
Sila Musa, minister responsible for decentralised governance in the TASIS administration, described the demonstrations as an expression of public support for the government and its political programme.
He praised TASIS forces for their reported military advances and called for investigations into alleged abuses committed by Sudan’s military.
Musa also urged residents to cooperate with local authorities in restoring education, healthcare and other essential services.
Tijani al-Tahir Karshom, head of West Darfur’s civil administration, said the demonstrations reflected demands for a political system based on justice, equality and an end to decades of marginalisation.
He called on the international community to strengthen civilian protection and establish an independent mechanism to investigate alleged violations across Darfur and Kordofan.
Participants also demanded an end to the fighting and measures to help displaced communities recover from the destruction caused by the conflict.
The demonstrations come as TASIS continues efforts to consolidate its political and administrative presence in western Sudan while international mediators press the warring parties to accept a humanitarian ceasefire.
