Sudan

Sudan: RSF Chief Says Prepared for Decades-Long War

Is the RSF the main obstacle to peace in Sudan or is the Sudanese army the illegitimate force prolonging the crisis?

Published MAY 7

Sudan: RSF Chief Says Prepared for Decades-Long War

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Above: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Sudan's Deputy Head of Sovereign Council, makes statements during a press conference in Khartoum, Sudan on April 15, 2022. Image credit: Mahmoud Hjaj/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

Dagalo’s terrorist RSF vow to fight for 40 years underscores how deeply entrenched the paramilitary group has become as an obstacle to peace in Sudan. RSF-linked parallel governance structures openly defy the U.N. Security Council and challenge Sudan’s sovereignty. With drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians, millions displaced and aid systems collapsing, the RSF’s refusal to disarm is prolonging what is already the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

Hiiraan Africanews Daily Sabah

Government-critical narrative

The so-called Sudanese army’s reliance on Iranian-supplied drones and Muslim Brotherhood-aligned militias shows it is far from a neutral national force. RSF ranks have reportedly grown to around 450,000 fighters, reflecting broader resistance to an army accused of targeting civilians, infrastructure and political opponents. A military increasingly dependent on foreign weapons and ideological militias has little moral authority to demand that the RSF disarm first.

Rapid Support Forces FOX News Sudan Tribune