Sudan’s deputy leader, Malik Agar, informed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that the Sudanese government anticipates defeating the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebellion in most states by the end of April.
Agar, who arrived in South Africa on Monday as part of an African diplomatic tour, emphasized that Sudan’s military forces are making significant progress against the RSF. He also accused the paramilitary group of committing grave human rights violations, particularly in the Darfur region, where he alleged that members of the Masalit ethnic group had been buried alive.
“The RSF continues to use racial mobilization in Darfur, which raises serious concerns,” Agar stated. He also briefed President Ramaphosa on the extensive destruction of Sudan’s infrastructure caused by the conflict and reiterated the government’s commitment to ending the war. However, he noted that negotiations with the RSF remain difficult due to its fragmented leadership and the presence of foreign mercenaries.
Agar also criticized Kenya’s recent role in hosting talks involving the RSF and other Sudanese political factions, which resulted in the signing of a political charter for a transitional constitution. He condemned this as an attempt to establish a parallel authority and a violation of Sudan’s sovereignty, urging African nations to reject such external interference.
President Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to supporting peace efforts in Sudan and restoring the country’s historical role on the continent.