RSF’s claims overshadowed by crimes and rights violations in Sudan: Agar

During a televised address to the Sudanese nation on Tuesday, Agar reiterated his plea to end the conflict, establishing an inclusive government tasked with post-conflict reconstruction, holding a constitutional conference, and preparing for upcoming elections.

Agar emphasized that the resolution of the war would ultimately occur through negotiations. He underscored that the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF stemmed from political factors rooted in the historical legacy of corruption and mismanagement passed down by successive governments, particularly during the tenure of the deposed President Omer al-Bashir.

Furthermore, Agar urged the leaders of the RSF to refrain from overstating their motives, such as the pursuit of a democratic state, the fight against Islamist remnants from the previous regime, and the establishment of new foundations for Sudan’s future.

“Set aside embellishments and adopt a responsible perspective towards past and ongoing events. The reasons initially declared for waging war have all been overshadowed by a series of crimes and violations committed by your forces, including murder, rape, forced displacement, property confiscation from civilians, and the occupation of public institutions,” he said.

Although Sudan has experienced civil wars and armed conflicts across its various regions, the magnitude of violations and atrocities against civilians has not reached the level witnessed in the actions of RSF elements, he underscored.

Agar made a renewed appeal to the RSF to halt attacks on civilians, refrain from exaggeration, and abstain from taking pride in wrongdoing. Additionally, he stressed that two separate armies should not exist within a single nation.

The negotiations between the Sudanese army and the RSF have hit an impasse due to the RSF’s refusal to withdraw their troops from the capital city, Khartoum, and relocate them to designated cantonment sites outside the Khartoum state.

The RSF’s acts of aggression against civilians, including looting and occupation of homes, have sparked widespread resistance against the paramilitary forces.

In addition, Agar extended his call to the Islamists and supporters of the dissolved National Congress Party, urging them to critically assess their three-decade rule over the country and the past mistakes, including the secession of South Sudan.

He cautioned against any attempts to exploit what he referred to as the “post-April 13 chaos,” alluding to the conflict between the army and the RSF. He emphasized that this conflict would not grant them legitimacy for a return to power.

Expressing disappointment, Agar criticized the inadequate response from the international community in providing essential humanitarian aid to the Sudanese population affected by the war.