The Ambassador of Sudan to Rwanda, Khalid Musa Dafalla, joined Sudanese nationals living in Rwanda in condemning the ongoing killings of their compatriots in the city of El Fasher, committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is fighting against the Government of Sudan.
Since the war began in 2023, more than 150,000 people have been killed, 12 million displaced, and the country is facing famine.
Currently, El Fasher City is experiencing intense fighting after being captured by the RSF, forcing over 60,000 residents to flee their homes.
This Sunday’s event brought together Sudanese residents in Rwanda, students, and businesspeople from Sudan working in the country.
The head of the Sudanese Community in Rwanda, Hassan Mustafa, called on members to continue supporting their compatriots under attack in El Fasher.
He urged Sudan’s interim president, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Al Burhan Abdelrahman, to strive for peace and defend the nation, affirming that they continue to pray for government forces to win the battle.
He said:
“I believe this voice will reach Sayyid Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, various countries, and the hearts of all those who love independence. We owe a debt to our brothers, to our country. We must affirm at least one thing — we pray day and night that our army wins because it is now leading the battle. This is not a moment for formal statements, but one of deep pain from the heart.”
A woman representing Sudanese women living in Rwanda, Wisal Abdel Hamid, expressed sorrow over the continued killing of women and children, the sexual violence, and other abuses happening during the war. She called on the international community and countries supporting the RSF to stop aiding this group.
She said:
“We, Sudanese women, have risen to fight for equality until our message reaches powerful nations filled with arrogance and oppression, as well as organizations that
