
Sudanese citizens have accused General Yasser Al-Atta, the assistant to the SAF commander al-Burhan, of inciting violence against South Sudanese nationals, after he explicitly called for their killings through his soldiers and allied jihadist militias.
Many Sudanese citizens view Al-Atta’s comments as a direct implication that South Sudanese citizens are fighters within the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), raising serious concerns about their safety and security in Sudan.
In a speech delivered in the Blue Nile state, Al-Atta claimed that 65% of RSF fighters were from South Sudan, a statement many saw as a direct incitement against South Sudanese residents in Sudan.
The remarks sparked outrage among the South Sudanese community, who argued that such rhetoric foments hatred and violence against them.
Basha Tapig, an advisor to the RSF, condemned what he described as “racist rhetoric” by Al-Atta, delivered in front of military personnel, Brigade of Barah terrorist units, and militia groups allied with the army.
Tapig stressed that these statements amounted to a clear call to target South Sudanese citizens in regions such as Wad Madani and other parts of Sudan. He also pointed out that revenge campaigns targeting South Sudanese nationals in the Gezira State, which led to the deaths of more than 650 people, were reportedly ordered by SAF military leadership, further heightening concerns over the country’s security and humanitarian situation.
Last week, General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF) and their Islamist militias were accused of widespread violations, including killing South Sudanese nationals in the Gezira State in various ways.
The killings by the SAF have sparked widespread anger in Juba, resulting in a violent backlash against Sudanese nationals in South Sudan, with casualties reported and property destroyed.
In response, South Sudan summoned the Sudanese ambassador to protest the string of abuses suffered by its citizens at the hands of SAF in Gezira.
These grave violations occurred after the SAF entered the city of Wad Madani, which had been under the control of the RSF for over a year.