Sudan condemns Uganda for hosting RSF commander Dagalo

Displaced civilians in Sudan humanitarian camp 

KHARTOUM/ENTEBBE — Sudan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Uganda for hosting Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), after a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe that marked Dagalo’s first public appearance since September. Khartoum described the reception as an “insult to humanity” and accused Uganda of minimising or enabling atrocities attributed to the RSF.

Khartoum says meeting breaches regional and humanitarian commitments

In a statement issued on Sunday, Sudan’s ministry said the visit “disregards the most basic human values” and runs counter to Uganda’s obligations under regional bodies such as the African Union, which have documented alleged RSF abuses. The ministry argued that welcoming Dagalo amounted to tacit support for forces accused of committing large‑scale crimes against Sudanese civilians and warned that Khartoum would not tolerate neighbouring territory being used to support rebel operations.

Uganda frames the meeting as a push for dialogue

Ugandan officials, including President Museveni, said the meeting focused on dialogue and efforts to end the conflict, with Museveni noting he had urged negotiations. The Entebbe meeting came days after the United States imposed sanctions on several RSF commanders for their alleged role in the siege and capture of al‑Fashir, underscoring the diplomatic sensitivity of Dagalo’s visit. Uganda has not issued a detailed public rebuttal to Khartoum’s protest as of this report.

Conflict context and humanitarian toll

The meeting thrust Dagalo back into the international spotlight amid a conflict that began in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the RSF. The United Nations estimates and humanitarian agencies say the fighting has killed tens of thousands, displaced roughly 13 million people, and produced one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Sudan’s government framed the Entebbe reception as undermining efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and to protect civilians.

Diplomatic fallout and next steps

Khartoum’s formal protest signals a potential deterioration in bilateral relations and raises questions about regional mediation efforts. Analysts say the episode could complicate peace initiatives by eroding trust between the internationally recognised Sudanese government and neighbouring states. Observers will watch for an official Ugandan response and any follow‑up actions by regional organisations or the United Nations.

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