Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces militia (RSF) has denied involvement in the recent conflict in West Darfur, instead pointing the finger at the Sudanese military. In a statement released on Wednesday, the RSF stated that it was committed to the “principle of neutrality” in regards to the crisis in West Darfur. The governor of West Darfur state, Khamis Abbakar, has called for international intervention to stop what he describes as “genocide.” Abbakar claims that civilians are being killed randomly and in large numbers. The Darfur region of Sudan has experienced periods of conflict since the early 2000s, leading to the displacement of millions of people and the deaths of 300,000 due to attacks from Arab militias known as the Janjaweed. He stressed the need to end looting and expand access to aid for those who need it the most.

Source: Daily News Egypt June 14, 2023 13:48 UTC