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Rapid Support Forces: Accusations of "Ethnic Cleansing" Against the Sudanese Army
Images: Sudanese ArmyInterview by: Sarah Issa
Yaqoub Abdel Karim Nourin, advisor to the commander of the Rapid Support Forces, believes that the violations the Sudanese army is accused of constitute crimes against humanity and "ethnic cleansing."
In an interview with Erem News, Nourin added: "The use of internationally banned weapons by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's army, such as chemical weapons, is part of a deliberate strategy to sow terror among civilians."
He emphasized that "the Sudanese Air Force, which launched thousands of airstrikes on civilian areas, was targeting innocent people, not the Rapid Support Forces, which only exacerbates the seriousness of the situation."
How do you assess the extent of the crimes committed by Burhan's army against civilians, and what are the most significant violations documented so far?
As for the crimes, they are a continuation of those committed by the Muslim Brotherhood, which has controlled Sudan since 1989. The Muslim Brotherhood has killed more than 2 million people in the south, more than 300,000 in Darfur and Kordofan in the east, and 200,000 in Khartoum. These crimes are a natural extension of this organization, known worldwide and classified as a "terrorist organization."
These violations also constitute crimes against humanity, genocide, and ethnic cleansing, committed against the Sudanese people, both in Wad Madani and against the residents of Al-Kanabi, who originate from western Sudan. This is why it is referred to as ethnic cleansing. Citizens have also been targeted in Khartoum, the Haj Youssef region, and Omdurman, where the most heinous crimes have been committed against them, including the mutilation of corpses, beheadings, stomach slitting, and so on.
In addition to the extrajudicial executions of innocent and defenseless Sudanese people, who have no connection to this war or any of its parties, these people are categorized according to their ethnic and tribal affiliation.
As a result, all residents of areas controlled by the Islamic Movement's army have been forced to flee, and those who remain are at risk of being killed.
Do you believe that the use of internationally banned weapons, such as chemical weapons, is part of a deliberate strategy by Burhan's army to terrorize civilians?
Internationally banned weapons were used in these crimes. Their use has been documented by international reports from the United Nations and other specialized organizations, as well as by documented press reports.
The Sudanese army has used internationally banned weapons in numerous battles, including in Jebel Moya, Wad Madani, Khartoum, and Jele, and particularly in Darfur.
The air force has also committed countless acts of genocide against civilians in Darfur and Kordofan, with aircraft dropping more than 25 barrel bombs per day for two years.
These airstrikes were not aimed at Rapid Support Forces targets, but rather at the Sudanese people. More than 70 sorties were carried out in Kuma alone, and more than 700 sorties in Nyala, as well as in Lakabkabiya, El Fasher, Khartoum, and Gezira State.
As a result of this and the use of banned weapons, the international community must act and condemn this behavior.
What legal consequences could Burhan's army face for these crimes?
The legal repercussions facing the Sudanese army have already begun with convictions and sanctions against Abdel Fattah al-Burhan personally, as well as against his aides in the terrorist brigades and the proliferating militias, but these have been inconclusive.
They must now receive a fair trial before the International Criminal Court and be handed over to international justice, especially since their crimes are serious and must not be ignored. This case must be brought before international bodies and brought to justice.
How is the Sudanese government responding to international reports accusing the army of using chemical weapons against civilians?
Burhan's illegitimate government continues to deny its crimes, but denial is pointless, as there is credible evidence and reports, as well as news, videos, and photos documenting all of these crimes, particularly those in which the Sudanese army used chemical weapons.
Can the international community intervene effectively to put an end to these crimes?
As for the international community, it has made great efforts, but the stubbornness of the Islamist movement and its adherence to its slogan "Let all blood be shed" now seeks to shed the blood of all the Sudanese people to regain power, and they are attempting to rule the Sudanese people by force.
Today, the international community has reports and evidence proving the involvement of Burhan and the Sudanese Islamic Movement army, and condemns them for all the crimes and atrocities they have committed.
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