Summary
Sudan criticized Uganda for meeting with the head of the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. Sudan views this meeting as supporting a group that has been accused of war crimes during the country's ongoing conflict. Uganda stated that the meeting focused on finding ways to end the conflict in Sudan.
Key Facts
- Sudan strongly objected to Uganda hosting RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, calling it an "insult" to humanity.
- The meeting between Dagalo and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni took place to discuss ending the conflict in Sudan.
- Sudan accused the RSF of committing war crimes and targeting civilians during the civil war.
- Sudan is currently experiencing a civil war between the RSF and the Sudanese army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
- The conflict has displaced at least 11.7 million people and resulted in approximately 150,000 deaths.
- The United States imposed sanctions on three RSF commanders for alleged crimes in el-Fasher, North Darfur.
- A UN report described the RSF operation in el-Fasher as organized and bearing signs of genocide.
- Ugandan President Museveni advocated for peace through dialogue and warned against identity politics.
