The commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Lieutenant General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo has accused the SAF leadership of seeking to ignite a civil war in Darfur through alliances with armed movements.
In a recorded address on Wednesday, Dagalo warned of the spread of hate speech, which he said threatens national unity. He criticized measures taken by the SAF-backed government led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, including the replacement of currency and the administration of high school exams solely in army-controlled areas.
Dagalo said that residents of Darfur and Kordofan are being denied identification papers and targeted through what he described as the “Foreign Faces Law,” enforced in areas under SAF control.
“The blood of Sudanese people is one, and their destiny is one,” Dagalo said. He argued that the ongoing conflict is not rooted in geography but rather in opposition to forces resisting freedom, democracy, and the creation of a “new Sudan.”
Dagalo called for an end to racist rhetoric, warning that such discourse could fuel future conflicts. He emphasized that the “old Sudan,” characterized by war and division, is unsustainable and reiterated the RSF’s commitment to building a state based on peace and freedom.
“The RSF will only accept a new Sudan free from the domination and divisions that have fueled wars and fractured the country along religious lines,” Dagalo stated.
The RSF leader reaffirmed the group’s commitment to a unified Sudan, democratic civilian rule, and the establishment of a professional, national army that is apolitical and inclusive.
“We do not aspire to replace the army, which has been weakened by politicization and favoritism under the old regime,” Hemedti said. He pledged to work toward peace and the realization of a “new Sudan.”
Sudan has been embroiled in a violent power struggle between the RSF and General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF) since April, exacerbating the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. Both sides have been accused of war crimes and atrocities.
