The Sudanese public prosecutor is attempting to secure Interpol Red Notices for the arrest of several political figures, including former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. However, the coalition of Sudanese civilian organizations, known as Taqaddom, is pushing back, labeling the charges politically motivated and accusing former members of Omar al-Bashir’s regime of misusing the legal system.
Sudan’s Attorney General, Al-Fateh Tayfour, announced on state television that his office has requested Red Notices against 16 individuals believed to have ties to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting the Sudanese military since April. He also mentioned that 346 individuals involved in the conflict have had extradition warrants issued.
In response, Taqaddom’s legal and human rights committee formally asked Interpol to reject these Red Notice requests, calling the charges — including subversion, genocide, and incitement — “fabricated and false,” aimed at silencing peaceful civilian efforts to resolve the conflict.
Taqaddom’s statement claims that the accusations from the Port Sudan Public Prosecutor’s Office are nothing more than an attempt to suppress voices advocating for peace, arguing that they lack legal merit. It also accuses remnants of the previous regime of exploiting the judiciary to undermine the civilian opposition and settle personal scores. The coalition has demanded that Interpol refer the case to its Commission for the Control of Files for a thorough legal review.
Interpol’s constitution prohibits involvement in politically motivated cases, and Red Notices are only issued for law enforcement purposes. Taqaddom continues to push for a ceasefire and peaceful negotiations to end the violence in Sudan, which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions since the conflict began.
The Sudanese public prosecutor’s office has yet to respond to Taqaddom’s allegations.