Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo held talks, on the reasons for outbreak of the Sudanese conflict and ways to bring the war to an end, with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in the capital Pretoria on Thursday.
During the high-level meeting, Dagalo provided a detailed and comprehensive overview on the catalysts behind the eruption of conflict and the factions perpetuating and sustaining the war to President Ramaphosa.
Leaders discussed the profound impact on essential infrastructure due to deliberate sabotage, and the dire consequences, including the loss of lives and displacement of thousands of innocent civilians, largely owing to army airstrikes.
Dagalo and Ramaphosa also discussed the efforts efforts undertaken in various platforms, notably in Jeddah and by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), to end the conflict and RSF’s full commitment and readiness to stop the war.
Furthermore, there was a strong emphasis on the pivotal role that South Africa, as a central player within the African continent, can play in assisting Sudan to navigate through this crisis towards the attainment of security, stability, and lasting peace.
The meeting concluded with a mutual understanding of the gravity of the situation and a shared commitment to explore avenues for constructive engagement to alleviate the plight faced by the Sudanese populace.
Dagalo is on a regional tour with visits to Djibouti, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya so far, tour’s aim is to bring an end to the conflict.
RSF leader, whose Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been making serious gains against the army for the last few months, has made significant concessions towards peace during the regional tour.
RSF has agreed to release 451 armed forces prisoners as a gesture of goodwill.
As of November, over 12,000 lives have been lost, according to conservative estimates. The war has internally displaced over 7 million people and forced another 1.5 million to flee to neighboring countries.
