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Omdurman mosque fire sparks controversy: Sudanese army blames RSF |
2024-03-22 |
[SUDANTRIBUNE] A massive fire heavily damaged the mosque and dome of the late Sufi leader Sheikh Hassan al-Fatih Qaribullah in Omdurman’s Wad Nubawi area. The fire also affected the site housing the Sheikh’s grave. In a statement to Sudan ![]() Tribune, Sheikh Hassan al-Fateh’s son refuted claims that his father’s grave was exhumed. He clarified that the fire caused internal structural damage and a kaboom inside the dome, exposing the wooden grave cover. He added that despite knowing the mosque had been attacked, they remained silent and prevented filming to avoid stoking tensions without clear information. Leaked video clips by Sudanese army soldiers showed the destruction and accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of being responsible. The videos sparked social media controversy, with accusations flying between the army and RSF supporters. Some blamed krazed killer groups, citing Sudan’s security vacuum, while others pointed to the RSF’s past control of Wad Nubawi. A prominent RSF leader, speaking on condition of anonymity ... for fear of being murdered... , categorically denied involvement. He blamed the fire on "Takfiri ![]() s and ISIS", who, according to him, are fighting alongside the army. He further claimed the army recently sought help from krazed killer militias who are now active in Omdurman. The RSF leader emphasized their withdrawal from Wad Nubawi on March 3rd and asserted that they protected mosques throughout their presence, including the one in question. He concluded by urging the international community to address the growing threat of terrorism in Sudan, a danger to the region and the world. Related: Omdurman: 2024-03-17 Sudan's military rejects civilian transition, vows to punish RSF backers Omdurman: 2024-03-13 Sudan conflict: Army retakes state broadcaster's headquarters from RSF Omdurman: 2024-03-02 FFC leaders urge Hemetti curb human rights violations in central Sudan's Al-Jazirah Related: Rapid Support Forces: 2024-03-17 Sudanese army repels RSF attack in Khartoum, Babanusa battles intensify Rapid Support Forces: 2024-03-17 Sudan's military rejects civilian transition, vows to punish RSF backers Rapid Support Forces: 2024-03-17 RSF accused of continued killings, looting in Al-Jazirah villages Related: Takfiri: 2023-10-05 Dozens of terrorists killed in Syrian offensive in Idlib province Takfiri: 2023-04-03 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards vow retaliation against Zionist attacks on its members in Syria Takfiri: 2023-02-18 Iran to Pursue Peaceful Nuclear Program: Kanaani |
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