Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday rejected allegations of widespread abuses against civilians in Darfur, calling the claims false and politically motivated.
In a statement, the group denied reports of mass detentions and ransom demands, insisting its forces had not targeted civilians.
The RSF dismissed a Washington Post report citing survivor testimonies, saying it recycled fabricated narratives aimed at damaging the group’s image amid Sudan’s deepening political crisis.
The group said it remained committed to protecting civilians and framed its campaign as a struggle for justice, addressing what it described as long-standing marginalisation and Islamist control over the state and military.
It accused rival authorities based in Port Sudan of spreading disinformation and exploiting vulnerable people to advance narrow agendas.
“Our forces reiterate their full commitment to protecting civilians and ensuring their safety and security … and to end the dominance of the Muslim Brotherhood terrorist regime over the military establishment and the reins of power in Sudan,’ the statement said.
The RSF urged local and international media to verify sources carefully and report responsibly, concluding by honouring fighters it described as martyrs.
