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Sudan condemns Uganda over RSF leader meeting
Sudan's government has sharply criticized Uganda for hosting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, labeling the encounter a breach of international law and a moral outrage. The rebuke follows a meeting between Dagalo-widely known as Hemedti-and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe on Friday.
Uganda's mediation role under scrutiny
Museveni, who serves as an African Union-appointed mediator in Sudan's conflict, described the discussion as focused on securing a "peaceful political solution." In a statement, he reiterated that dialogue remains the sole viable path to stability for Sudan and the broader region.
However, Sudan's foreign ministry, aligned with the country's armed forces, dismissed the meeting as an "unprecedented affront to humanity" in a Sunday statement. The ministry accused Uganda of disregarding international legal norms by welcoming Dagalo, whose forces stand accused of widespread atrocities during the nearly three-year civil war.
War crimes allegations and regional tensions
The RSF and Sudan's regular military have both faced accusations of war crimes, including mass killings and forced displacements. Earlier this week, the United Nations reported evidence suggesting genocide occurred during the RSF's siege of El-Fasher, a city in Sudan's Darfur region.
Sudan's government has repeatedly condemned neighboring countries for engaging with RSF leaders. Last year, it halted all imports from Kenya after RSF representatives held meetings in Nairobi. Kenya defended its actions, insisting the discussions aimed solely to broker peace without hidden agendas.
Conflict escalates despite diplomatic efforts
Despite ongoing mediation attempts, the war shows no signs of abating. On Saturday, the RSF announced it had captured the town of Al-Tina in North Darfur after days of fierce clashes. The group released a video of its fighters celebrating beneath a town sign, underscoring its territorial gains.
The civil war has devastated Sudan, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and displacing over 13 million people. Famine has spread across large swaths of the country, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Uganda silent on Sudan's accusations
As of Sunday, Uganda's government had not responded to Sudan's allegations. The foreign ministry in Khartoum acknowledged Uganda's sovereign right to host visitors but argued the meeting with Dagalo violated global legal standards.
