[SUDANTRIBUNE] Two prominent leaders in the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition called on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo "Hemetti," to immediately cease the human rights
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violations committed by his forces in al-Jazirah State.
The RSF took control of the region in late 2023 without resistance, but reports soon emerged of widespread abuses against civilians, including killings, looting, forced occupation of homes, humiliation, and conflict-related sexual violence.
In a press statement, Yasir Arman, a leading figure in the FFC, urged Hemetti to "condemn the crimes perpetrated by his forces on the island and take tangible steps to bring them to an end."
He warned of the escalating violence, stating, "These actions risk pushing the al-Jazirah’s youth to take up arms in self-defence, potentially fulfilling the plans of remnant elements seeking to reignite ethnic conflict. It is imperative to prevent Sudan
 ...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
from descending further into an ethnic war, which would be even more destructive than the current conflict."
Arman advocated for a comprehensive meeting between the RSF leadership, politicians, civil society representatives, and tribal leaders from al-Jazirah State. He emphasized the need for swift action to stop the violations, establish clear internal mechanisms for accountability within the RSF, and develop a concrete plan for the removal of armed holy warriors from villages and residential areas.
"The ongoing war is fueled by the remnants of the previous regime who seek to exploit ethnic tensions," Arman asserted. "The RSF’s actions of killing and looting civilians only serve their agenda."
He further warned against the broader economic and social repercussions of these violations, citing the financial devastation faced by the middle class in Khartoum, the aerial bombardments of civilians in various regions, and the overall destabilization of the country.
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