AlHakika monitors new violations by the Rapid Support Militia
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Al Hakika
An exclusive, multilingual digital publication meticulously devoted to cataloguing and exposing the monstrous crimes perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the Sudanese populace. Presented in three languages, this authoritative resource stands as an indispensable reference for regional and international organisations and mechanisms dedicated to safeguarding human rights on a global scale.
Issue “21” – November 2024.
Introduction
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an official statement, reported that villages and towns in East Gezira and Al-Butana are facing retaliatory campaigns by the RSF militia. These campaigns, launched following the defection of key leaders, have targeted civilians based on tribal and regional affiliations. The Ministry described these actions as amounting to genocide and ethnic cleansing. The death toll from these criminal campaigns is estimated to be in the hundreds, with thousands more forcibly displaced from their homes.
The Sudanese government implored the international community to issue an unequivocal and robust condemnation of these atrocities, coupled with the implementation of definitive measures to hold the perpetrators, as well as the architects and benefactors of the militia’s activities, accountable. Furthermore, it demanded the cessation of arms transfers and the provision of mercenaries to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Ministry admonished that the reticence and inaction of the international community serve to embolden the militia and its regional allies, perpetuating their impunity in executing massacres and orchestrating acts of genocide.
Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sudan, articulated her profound indignation and dismay at the heinous violations of human rights perpetrated by the RSF in Gezira. She delineated a litany of atrocities, including systemic rape, sexual violence, mass killings, and targeted assaults on civilians, decrying them as abhorrent breaches of international law and urging their immediate cessation.
U.S. Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs vehemently denounced allegations that the RSF had poisoned food supplies in Sudan. In a public statement on the social media platform X, she described these acts as utterly reprehensible and called for stringent accountability for the RSF and its external patrons, with a particular focus on the United Arab Emirates. Jacobs further advocated for the cessation of U.S. arms sales to the UAE until it discontinues its support for the RSF, asserting, “This is why the United States must suspend military supplies to the UAE.”
The RSF militia stands accused of enacting the mass poisoning and killing of over 1,237 civilians in East Gezira, egregious transgressions that have been unequivocally condemned as inhumane and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms. These barbaric acts persist amidst the international community’s conspicuous silence, a void that enables the continued perpetration of such atrocities with impunity.
Al Hakika: A Sudanese Platform Documenting Rapid Support Forces’ Crimes in Sudan
In its 21st edition, Al Hakika, a distinguished Sudanese platform, thoroughly documented the heinous crimes and grave violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Eastern Gezira through an exclusive and in-depth investigation. The platform drew upon official local reports, regional and international statements, as well as condemnations issued by foreign ministries across multiple nations to provide a comprehensive exposé of these atrocities.
Al Hakika unveiled harrowing statistics detailing cases of enforced disappearances, rape, suicide, and the abduction and trafficking of women and girls. The platform further illuminated the RSF’s flagrant transgressions within the healthcare sector, including the displacement of over 153 kidney patients, whose lives remain imperilled by the militia’s actions.
Moreover, the platform divulged shocking revelations about the abduction of children, many of whom were forcibly conscripted and exploited as child soldiers by the RSF. Verified accounts further exposed the existence of mass graves and the deliberate incineration of villages in Northern Darfur and Gezira State.
In addition, Al Hakika comprehensively documented the Sudanese government’s unwavering commitment to facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, juxtaposed against the alleged complicity of certain international organisations with the RSF. These organisations reportedly acknowledged the systematic looting of humanitarian assistance by the RSF and were implicated in the smuggling of weaponry disguised as humanitarian supplies through the Adré border crossing—a disclosure corroborated by Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Al-Harith Idris.
Despite the grievous nature of these crimes, the RSF continues to perpetrate its atrocities with impunity. The absence of resolute action by international organisations and the broader global community—whether through halting their operations, designating them as a terrorist entity, or imposing sanctions on their sponsors—has emboldened the RSF and its enablers, allowing their unconscionable acts to persist unchecked.
Documented by Al Hakika:
Poisoning and Killing of Over 1,237 Citizens and the Discovery of 80 Mass Graves – Exclusive Coverage of Eastern Gezira Crimes
On 10 November 2024, Gezira Platform Observatory reported that the RSF had killed 1,237 citizens in Northern and Eastern Gezira within just 21 days.
In its statement, the observatory highlighted: “Since the defection of RSF leader in Gezira state, Abu Aqila Keikel, to the Sudanese army, and up until this press release on 10 November 2024, more than 1,151 citizens have died in Gezira state, particularly in the northern and eastern regions. Some were killed by direct gunfire in cities like Tamboul and Al Hilaliya, or in villages like Al-Sariha, Al-Aqda Tamboul, and Wad Al-Sayed. Others perished under siege, poisoning, or disease outbreaks, as seen in Al Hilaliya.
Additionally, over 400 of the 515 villages in Eastern Gezira have experienced complete displacement, while the remaining villages face partial displacement and ongoing siege and threats by the RSF.”
The statement provided detailed statistics of the victims over the 21 days as follows:
• Al Hilaliya (under siege): 359 martyrs
• Tamboul: 300 martyrs
• Al-Sariha: 140 martyrs
• Al-Aqda Tamboul: 57 martyrs
• Rufaa: 28 martyrs
• Wad Al-Sayed: 27 martyrs
• Maknoon Village: 25 martyrs
• Al-Aziba Village: 21 martyrs
• Ad Al-Ghabash and Safaita Ghnomab Villages: 32 martyrs (16 each)
• Al-Saqi’a, Al-Hadhour, Azraq, Amarat Al-Banna, Al-Tandab Villages: 55 martyrs (11 each)
• Al-Fa’j Al-Bashir and Wad Al-Hameem Villages: 20 martyrs (10 each)
• Dim Al-Yas, Al-Qariya 50, Wad Al-Majdi, Um Sarha Villages: 20 martyrs (5 each)
• Al-Qara’a, Al-Saadounab, and Al-Sharfa Barakat Villages: 18 martyrs (4 each)
• Baranko and Wad Al-Kashef Villages: 14 martyrs (7 each)
• Al-Barorab Village: 13 martyrs
• Al-Hadhour and Al-Buwayda Villages: 24 martyrs (12 each)
• Wad Al-Fadl and Saleem Villages: 12 martyrs (6 each)
• Al-Fula Al-Afsah, Ab Jilfa, Al-Joqoqab, Al-Higleij, Al-Bashaqqara, Al-Muqareet, Qoz Hamad, Tamira, Bureida, Umm Magad, Al-Matamma, Al-Ja’afra, Al-Eidj, Dalout Al-Bahr, Raghwa Bakar, Al-Rawashada, and Al-Kamilin City: 34 martyrs (2 each)
• Al-Hashishab, Bant, and Al-Saddira Al-Gharbiya Villages: 9 martyrs (3 each)
• Al-Qowa, Al-Awamra, Al-Saroufab, Al-Kahli, Wad Al-Abyad, Al-Hariz, Al-Nasourab, Haj Musa, Wad Joudat, Al-Rakib, Qoz Ahmed Nour, Sharafat Al-Halawyeen, Al-Uq, Al-Kadiwa, Ad Al-Khader, Wad Falooga, Al-Amara, Dim Kareem, Safaita Teirab, Katra Al-Dhagala, Al-Siyal, Al-Haleela, Al-Muhayyadat Um Ali, Al-Qara’a Al-Tay, Al-Oreibab (Rural Rufaa): 26 martyrs (1 each).
Gezira Observatory stated that the number of villages it was able to document and confirm as attacked by the Rapid Support Forces in Eastern and Northern Gezira during their recent offensives amounted to 77 villages.
Clarifying that the total number of martyrs documented exceeds 1,237, killed by the militia in just twenty-one days across Eastern and Northern Gezira since 20 October, the tally is expected to rise. This increase is attributed to challenges faced by the Gezira Conference in maintaining ground communication with local sources due to interrupted networks and the militia’s confiscation of Starlink devices.
He further added: “The number of wounded and injured remains unknown. Some have recovered, others have been left disabled, while some have succumbed to their injuries and joined the ranks of the martyrs.”
American Laboratory: Expansion of Mass Graves Confirms RSF Atrocities in Eastern Gezira
On 5 November 2024, the Humanitarian Research Laboratory at Yale University revealed a substantial expansion in mass grave sites in Eastern Gezira, central Sudan, reinforcing evidence of widespread atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against civilians.
Since 20 October, the RSF has launched brutal attacks in Eastern Gezira, committing grave violations such as mass killings, rape, looting, the burning of farmland, and forced displacement.
In its report, the Yale Humanitarian Research Laboratory identified a marked increase in mass grave sites in Al-Sariha, Rufaa, and Abu Jilfa between 29 September and 31 October 2024. The findings include evidence indicating body disposal activities in Tamboul during the same period.
The laboratory affirmed that this expansion and other corroborating evidence bolster reports of large-scale atrocities committed by the RSF against civilian communities in Gezira state.
The report further highlighted that the RSF looted and damaged markets and medical facilities in Tamboul and Al-Sharfa, deliberately setting agricultural fields on fire.
The Humanitarian Research Laboratory noted that satellite image analysis of two mass graves in Rufaa revealed significant ground disturbances consistent with burial mounds, when compared to archived images.
• The first grave exhibited approximately 80 burial mounds formed between 5 July and 31 October 2024.
• The second grave’s area increased from about 660 square meters to approximately 1,000 square meters during the same period.
The laboratory also referenced reports from news agencies and social media accounts, stating that the RSF killed 12 civilians in Rufaa, sexually assaulted numerous women, forced residents to flee their homes, demanded ransom payments, and looted homes and the city market between 20 and 22 October.
Satellite imagery taken between 29 September and 31 October revealed visible bundles or reflective objects approximately 2.0 meters in size, located at the police station and two other sites in Tamboul, consistent with indications of body disposal.
Imagery from 31 October also showed two excavators and a potential security checkpoint in central Tamboul, along with damage to the market caused by shelling.
Human rights reports estimate that the victims of RSF attacks in Eastern Gezira exceed 1,000 fatalities, with families sharing photos of missing relatives on social media.
The report further elaborated that satellite imagery analysis near the Al-Sariha grave identified 17 newly formed burial mounds in disturbed ground, alongside reflective objects consistent with ongoing burial operations between 28 May and 30 October 2024.
And he continued: “A satellite image taken on October 30 shows an excavator and a recently dug pit with a diameter of 7 metres.”
He stressed that these findings align with reports of an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Al-Sariha on October 25, which resulted in the killing of at least 124 people and injuring 200 others.
Video footage documented the RSF firing heavy artillery and small arms at unarmed civilians, as well as carrying out mass arrests, torture, and the humiliation of residents.
The Yale Humanitarian Research Laboratory reported that satellite images show thermal signs indicating the burning of agricultural fields in Azraq Village between October 22 and 27, as well as between October 27 and 28.
The report added that the RSF attacked Azraq Village on October 23 and 25, killing at least 12 people, including a child. Satellite images collected from Al-Sharfa Village revealed consistent activity indicating looting, market destruction, and the removal of solar panels from the village hospital.
Additionally, the laboratory stated that satellite image analysis of the Abu Jilfa Cemetery showed an increase of approximately 15 graves between September 29 and October 28, 2024, a rapid expansion compared to archived images of the site.
The United Nations reported that the violence in Eastern Gezira has displaced 135,000 people from the areas of Eastern Gezira and Um Al-Qura. Human rights organisations reported that 400,000 individuals have been displaced due to RSF attacks.
The Humanitarian Research Laboratory based its report on open-source data and remote sensing, including satellite imagery and thermal sensor data.
The latest statistics indicate that the number of victims in Al-Hilaliya has risen to over 425, including cases of poisoning due to the militia introducing chemically treated flour.
Professor Bashir Ibrahim Osman, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Khartoum, issued an urgent appeal to the global community and all who uphold human conscience to rescue the residents of Al-Hilaliya. He stated that the latest figures confirm 525 cases of food poisoning and gunshot deaths in the city in Eastern Gezira.
The Sudan Doctors Network confirmed that the RSF targeted Azraq Village in Gezira with ethnic and tribal motives, disregarding humanitarian and international laws that prohibit the killing of unarmed civilians.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced that the number of people fleeing violence in Eastern Gezira in central Sudan has risen to over 119,000 individuals. At least 10 people were killed in an RSF attack on Takina Village in northern Gezira.
Local reports revealed that an RSF force infiltrated the village, which hosts approximately 180,000 people, including displaced persons from 13 nearby villages, using heavy artillery against unarmed civilians.
Documented by Al Hakika:
The Sudanese Government Commits to Delivering Aid While International Organisations Collaborate with the Militia
On 13 November 2024, following recommendations from the Second Humanitarian Response Forum and in the presence of UN agencies and other national and international organisations, the Sudanese government decided to extend the opening of the Adré border crossing to ensure humanitarian aid reaches its intended recipients.
The government confirmed its continued cooperation and coordination with international organisations and UN agencies working in the humanitarian field.
However, the government accused international humanitarian organisations of colluding with the RSF by facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid convoys to the militia.
Salwa Adam Binya, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, stated during a consultation meeting organised by the Darfur Regional Government in Port Sudan on 11 November 2024, with representatives of international humanitarian organisations present, that: “These organisations are fully aware that the rebel militia loots, kills, and commits all types of crimes against citizens, yet they remain silent, which demonstrates their complicity with the rebels.”
She added: “We have repeatedly requested these organisations to deliver humanitarian aid from Port Sudan to the citizens in areas affected by militia attacks. Official requests were sent, but they did not respond, as we know they are implementing international agendas.”
Binya further noted that these organisations focus exclusively on the Adré border crossing, despite the existence of over ten other crossings. She criticised their deliberate focus on Adré, suggesting it serves to support the militia.
Binya also condemned the international community’s indifference to the systematic crimes of the RSF against civilians, starting from the militia’s rebellion to its recent violations in Gezira state. She pointed out that no organisation has issued a condemnation or statement, which reflects the global community’s acceptance of the militia’s violations.
Doctors Without Borders Document the Obstruction of Aid
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced that the RSF had seized a medical supply truck belonging to the organisation on 20 September 2024. The truck, operated by MSF, was forcibly detained along with its driver at a militia-controlled checkpoint in Al-Shiqaiq, White Nile state.
MSF appealed to the RSF to provide information on the driver’s whereabouts and return the truck along with the medical supplies.
The last contact with the driver was on 7 October 2024. MSF expressed grave concern for the driver’s safety and the fate of the essential medical supplies, which included medications and equipment destined for Kosti, White Nile state, where MSF teams provide primary healthcare, mental health support, and other services for war-displaced individuals. The shipment and travel permits for the truck and its contents were in order.
Juan Carlos Cano, Head of MSF’s Mission, stated: “Since July 2024, the White Nile state has experienced a complete halt in aid deliveries, leaving healthcare facilities without essential supplies. The seizure of humanitarian aid is unacceptable.”
Documented by Al Hakika:
One Trillion Sudanese Pounds in Damages Caused by RSF to Power Stations in Sennar State
November 12, 2024
The Director of the National Electricity Authority in Sennar State, Engineer Saleh Al-Tayeb, revealed significant damage and massive losses inflicted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Suki and Dinder power stations. He noted that the total losses exceeded one trillion Sudanese pounds, particularly at the Suki power station, following the militia’s assault on the city and complete destruction of its infrastructure.
During his visit to Suki, Al-Tayeb stated: “I witnessed the systematic destruction of power stations, their networks, and components, and I can hardly believe what I saw with my own eyes.”
He added: “The militia stole the oil, destroyed power transformers and accessories, vandalised capacitors, and pierced transformer parts. Distribution transformers on the ground were also damaged by gunfire, making the restoration of electricity service nearly impossible and requiring trillions of pounds for repairs.”
Documented by Al Hakika:
Mass Graves for Victims of RSF Shelling in El Fasher and the Burning of Dozens of Villages
According to Radio Darfur, residents in El Fasher, North Darfur, confirmed that due to the sheer number of casualties and the dismemberment of bodies caused by the shelling of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), victims are being buried in mass graves.
The city has been subjected to continuous artillery shelling, which has killed dozens, as per statistics from the Ministry of Health in North Darfur State.
Adam Osman Hassan, a local official in the western sector, told Darfur 24:
“Most cemeteries in El Fasher, including Taymanat Cemetery and Martyrs Cemetery, located in areas under RSF control in the east of the city, are no longer operational. Some cemeteries have reached full capacity, forcing residents to use Abu Shouk Cemetery.”
He added that Abu Shouk Cemetery is also nearing capacity. With the increasing number of casualties from continuous shelling targeting residential areas and markets, residents have resorted to mass graves.
“If the shelling on El Fasher continues like this, we will no longer be able to bury the dead, as cemeteries are already full. New burial grounds are desperately needed,” he stated.
Daoud Adam Issa, a brickmaker working at Abu Shouk Cemetery, noted:
“The cemetery receives large numbers of bodies, sometimes more than ten at a time. Most are dismembered remains, making identification nearly impossible.”
According to Gezira Net, eyewitnesses in North Darfur reported that the RSF burned approximately 45 villages within two weeks, including four villages that were set ablaze.
Local leaders revealed that nearly 40,000 people fled to Chad following violent attacks by the RSF and allied militias on 13 villages in the northwest of North Darfur.
Adam Mezza, a member of the Zaghawa Tribal Council, told Sudan Tribune:
“40,000 people fled to the border with Chad after the RSF and allied militias burned 33 villages in Kutum locality, North Darfur State.”
He added that the displaced are living in the open without shelter and accused the RSF and allied Arab militias of committing widespread violations, including ethnically motivated killings, theft of livestock, and looting of property.
Documented by Al Hakika:
Displacement of 153 Kidney Patients, Destruction of Hospitals, and Killing of Medical Staff in Eastern Gezira
On November 4, 2024, the Sudanese Ministry of Health reported horrific violations committed by the RSF against hundreds of kidney patients. The militia halted dialysis services in the cities of Tamboul, Rufaa, and Al-Hilaliya in Eastern Gezira since their attacks began on October 20, 2024.
The Federal Ministry of Health stated in a press release that the RSF killed a biomedical engineer, detained three nurses, and displaced 153 kidney failure patients.
It added that the suspension of five dialysis centres by the RSF has endangered the lives of 289 kidney failure patients. The ministry condemned the militia’s continued targeting of civilians, health institutions, and medical personnel.
The Nidaa Al-Wasat platform denounced the killing of Mohamed Al-Rasheed, an engineer operating the dialysis centre at Rufaa Hospital, and the abduction of three nurses following an RSF attack.
In a separate statement in November 2024, the ministry condemned the RSF for the brutal killing of Professor Taher Madani Al-Shibli, a consultant in paediatrics and neonatology. Al-Shibli was abducted from his home in Al-Maamoura, tortured by the RSF, and suffered a fatal head injury.
The ministry strongly condemned these actions and the systematic targeting of medical staff. It called on the international community and human rights organisations to denounce the RSF’s crimes and hold the perpetrators accountable to prevent impunity.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Attacks by RSF
MSF reported that the RSF looted all functioning pharmacies in Al-Hilaliya, as well as the local hospital. Medical staff were threatened with death if they did not comply with the militia’s orders.
In Tamboul, the RSF looted medical facilities, assaulted staff, and forced a nurse at gunpoint to treat their wounded members.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) condemned attacks on hospitals by the RSF, stating:
“We were horrified to learn that six hospitals were attacked by the RSF, further draining the already limited capacity of the population to access healthcare.”
The WHO expressed concern over the killing of healthcare workers, including a biomedical engineer supporting the only dialysis centre in Eastern Gezira and a doctor who chose to stay in the state to serve the people.
The organisation denounced these attacks in the strongest terms, calling for adherence to international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians and civilian structures, including healthcare facilities and workers.
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500 Forcibly Disappeared and 304 Confirmed Cases of Rape; RSF Uses Sexual Violence as a War Tactic
Salima Ishaq, Director of the Unit for Combating Violence Against Women and Children, revealed in an interview with Azza Press in mid-November 2024 that 304 cases of rape have been documented since the start of the war.
Speaking to Azza Press, Ishaq stated: “The RSF uses sexual violence as a war tactic.”
She noted that initial reports from Gezira confirm 21 cases of rape during recent events.
She added: “The situation for women in conflict zones, especially areas controlled by the RSF, is dire.”
Ishaq explained that communication with areas in Darfur has been lost due to RSF control, and reports now come through the United Nations or other organisations.
She further noted: “International reports and condemnations do not reflect the scale of the catastrophe. What is happening here in Sudan is far greater.”
In another interview with Al-Sudani newspaper, Ishaq mentioned:
“There are many female prisoners and children, as well as many missing women. Our current figures indicate that more than 500 women are missing, yet no organisation has accurate statistics on those forcibly disappeared.
She added: “Some women, particularly elderly ones, were taken hostage in their homes and prevented from leaving. These women were used as spies, as seen in Ombada in Omdurman.”
A trusted source at the Gezira Conference told Sudan Tribune that rape cases in villages in the eastern part of the state have risen to 71, including minors.
The source revealed that a five-year-old girl died after being raped during recent RSF attacks on these areas.
The source described these statistics as incomparable to the wide-scale violations committed by RSF forces in the eastern villages.
He accused the RSF of detaining dozens of women in one village after expelling its residents and reported that they abducted several women and took them to unknown locations.
The Horn of Africa Women’s Network (Siyaha) reported that women in Eastern Gezira have committed suicide after being raped and tortured by RSF forces.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) stated it received reports of girls being raped, as well as the killing of 10 children and injuries to 43 others in Eastern Gezira, central Sudan.
UNICEF said in a statement: “We have received horrifying reports of several girls, some as young as 13, being raped and subjected to sexual violence, in addition to the detention of children.”
The organisation called for an end to violence, the cessation of deliberate attacks on civilians, and the release of detained children.
Mohamed Chande Othman, head of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan, reported that most sexual violence crimes were committed by the RSF and allied militias, with victims ranging in age from 8 to 75 years.
Chande stated: “The scale of sexual violence we have documented in Sudan is staggering.”
His report relied on interviews with victims, families, and eyewitnesses.
He confirmed that the RSF and its allies are responsible for widespread sexual violence, including gang rape and the kidnapping and detention of victims under conditions amounting to sexual slavery.
The organisation Save the Children revealed that 3.2 million displaced girls in Sudan have been subjected to sexual violence, rape, and early or forced marriage.
Documented by Al Hakika:
Over 2,500 Children Abducted by the RSF, Used as Soldiers
The National Council for Child Welfare reported that more than 15 million children in Sudan are out of school due to RSF attacks.
The council disclosed the following:
• 2,500 children have been abducted.
• 2,500 children are reported missing.
• 3,000 children have perished during displacement.
• The RSF has forcibly recruited over 8,000 children as soldiers.
Children make up approximately 60% of Sudan’s population.
Dr. Abdelkader Al-Ameen Abuha, Secretary-General of the National Council for Child Welfare, stated at a press conference in Port Sudan that the RSF has committed heinous acts against children in several states, particularly in Kordofan, Darfur, Gezira, Sennar, and Khartoum.
He noted that the council has undertaken various efforts to ensure social protection for children and provide them with a dignified life to prevent societal disintegration.
“We will not rest until we ensure a safe haven for children,” he stated.
The council is collaborating with relevant ministries to establish comprehensive social protection measures for children and create a safe and stable environment for them.
Abuha highlighted the establishment of a childhood database to aid in achieving justice for children and addressing their needs. This database offers scientific indicators and statistics that help avoid future societal disruptions.
Efforts also include supporting children with disabilities and those lacking care, in collaboration with national institutions and adhering to proper scientific methods for fostering a cohesive upbringing for Sudanese children.
Abuha thanked the Ministry of Social Development for its decisions to protect children, emphasising the need for every child to be placed within a family. The council also aims to ensure food security for children, particularly in conflict-affected areas like Greater Kordofan, Sennar, Darfur, and Eastern Gezira.
He also stressed the importance of protecting displaced children from Khartoum to Madani, ensuring they have adequate food supplies.
Abuha announced partnerships with UNICEF and other organisations to transfer children from shelters to safe families.
He further revealed that 545 children with disabilities have been transferred for treatment and are now in stable health, expressing gratitude to the Ministry of Health for its significant role in their care.
Abuha affirmed the council’s commitment to enforcing laws and governance, particularly after the adoption of amendments to the 2010 Child Protection Act. These include comprehensive strategies for national child protection.
He concluded by emphasising the necessity of establishing a dedicated children’s radio and television channel to present specialised programmes addressing children’s issues and promoting their welfare.
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Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman: RSF Atrocities Surpass the Gravity of Israeli Occupation in Gaza and Lebanon
On November 4, 2024, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander of the Armed Forces, convened a high-level bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the International Conference Centre in Cairo, on the periphery of the World Urban Forum.
The deliberations emphasised the reinforcement and augmentation of bilateral relations to advance the shared interests of both nations. Discussions encompassed areas of mutual collaboration and pressing regional concerns. General Al-Burhan apprised President El-Sisi of the ongoing challenges in Sudan, particularly the RSF’s insurrection against the sovereignty of the state and its institutions.
General Al-Burhan extended his profound gratitude to President El-Sisi for the invitation to attend the forum and commended Egypt’s unwavering and resolute support for Sudan’s stability and security. He further expressed appreciation for the Egyptian people’s magnanimity in hosting Sudanese refugees and rendering indispensable assistance during Sudan’s ongoing crisis.
President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s steadfast and principled support for Sudan in its pursuit of unity, peace, and stability. He underscored Egypt’s commitment to ameliorating the plight of Sudanese citizens residing in Egypt, particularly students, and directed relevant authorities to ensure their needs were expediently addressed.
Al-Burhan at the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh
On November 11, 2024, General Al-Burhan addressed the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, reaffirming Sudan’s unequivocal solidarity with the Palestinian people and their legitimate aspiration to establish a sovereign state with Jerusalem as its capital.
He asserted that sustainable peace in the Middle East is inextricably linked to the cessation of Israel’s occupation of all Arab territories, including the Syrian Golan Heights, in alignment with UN resolutions and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.
General Al-Burhan castigated the RSF, accusing it of a deliberate and systematic campaign to dismantle Sudan’s state infrastructure, impose starvation, and orchestrate mass displacement of its populace, constituting egregious violations of international humanitarian law. He described the RSF’s heinous crimes as “transcending the severity of Israeli occupation atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon.”
He urged the international community to expedite the realisation of a two-state solution, advance ceasefire negotiations, and ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to displaced populations and refugees.
Al-Burhan at the Climate Change Summit in Azerbaijan
On November 12, 2024, General Al-Burhan addressed the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, drawing attention to the profound existential threat posed by climate change and its multifaceted repercussions on critical sectors, including water resources, agricultural sustainability, food security, public health, and natural ecosystems.
He reiterated Sudan’s firm commitment to the Paris Agreement, underscoring the primacy of climate adaptation as an integral component of Sudan’s national development framework. General Al-Burhan articulated Sudan’s active engagement in global, regional, and national climate initiatives, highlighting its steadfast resolve to mitigate the deleterious impacts of climate change and promote sustainable development as a cornerstone of its policy agenda.
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Russia Justifies Veto Against British Resolution on Sudan
On November 18, 2024, the Sudanese government welcomed Russia’s veto against a British draft resolution in the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan and the protection of civilians.
In a statement, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised Russia’s position, describing it as a commitment to justice, respect for state sovereignty, and support for Sudan’s independence and unity.
The Russian delegate, Dmitry Polyanskiy, justified the veto with seven key points:
Russian Justifications for Vetoing the British Draft Resolution on Sudan
- Support for a Bilateral Ceasefire: Moscow hoped for a ceasefire agreement between the warring parties, emphasising that the Security Council’s role should be to facilitate this goal. The Russian delegate accused Britain of obstructing negotiations by refusing to acknowledge Sudan’s legitimate authorities.
He also highlighted a misconception regarding who has the authority to invite foreign forces into Sudan and who UN officials should engage with to address existing issues and coordinate aid. Russia asserted that Sudan’s government alone should fulfil this role, accusing Britain of attempting to strip Sudan of its rightful authority. - Interference in Sudan’s Affairs: The Russian delegate argued that the draft resolution was being exploited as a means for foreign powers to interfere in Sudan’s affairs, facilitating further political and social manipulation within the country.
- Distortion of Previous Resolutions: Polyanskiy pointed out that earlier UN calls for the RSF to lift sieges on cities like El Fasher were replaced in the draft resolution with vague language, suggesting only that fighters should cease attacks on civilians. He criticised this shift, stating that it essentially encourages the continuation of hostilities.
- Rejection of External Accountability Mechanisms: Russia firmly opposed the proposal to use external mechanisms, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), for accountability. The delegate argued that such institutions have proven ineffective in dealing with Sudan and other situations, insisting that justice must remain exclusively under Sudan’s jurisdiction.
- Premature Deployment of International Forces: Polyanskiy contended that conditions in Sudan are not mature enough for the deployment of international forces to protect civilians. He cited the absence of a ceasefire, clarity on deployment locations, and agreement on the forces’ objectives. Moreover, he stressed that any request for such a presence must originate solely from Sudan’s current leadership.
- Misrepresentation of the Humanitarian Crisis: The delegate accused proponents of the resolution of exaggerating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan while deliberately ignoring the views and data provided by Sudanese agencies. He argued against demands to open all Sudanese borders to humanitarian aid, noting that the government’s restrictions are meant to prevent the smuggling of weapons. He called for addressing the root causes of Sudan’s issues instead of demanding “transparent borders.”
Polyanskiy criticised the actions of Washington and London, accusing them of exploiting the humanitarian situation for their own agendas. He claimed that unilateral sanctions imposed by these nations hinder Sudan’s leadership from effectively assisting its people. - Eliminating Double Standards: The Russian delegate emphasised the need to abandon double standards, particularly in Sudan’s case. He pointed out that while some countries advocate loudly for a ceasefire and civilian protection in Sudan, they simultaneously grant Israel a “blank check” to escalate violence in Gaza, disregarding blatant violations of international humanitarian law.
He argued that the same nations prioritise Israel’s right to self-defence while denying Sudan’s government similar rights and blaming its military for all wrongdoing.
Polyanskiy urged all parties to completely abandon neo-colonial thinking and cease all attempts to artificially create chaos in countries pursuing independent policies in order to “fish in troubled waters.”
The Sudanese government and its supporters commended Russia’s clear and strong stance, with Sudanese diplomats describing the veto as a significant diplomatic victory for Sudan’s sovereignty.
