Sudan’s government warns African countries against dealing with “Sumoud” and threatens

The Sudanese government has announced its rejection of any African countries’ dealings with the political arm of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

It has threatened to reevaluate Sudan’s relations with countries that deal with Sumoud or the militia, in light of their support for national legitimacy and standing with the Sudanese people in the Battle for Dignity.

A number of Sumoud leaderships, led by Hamdok, met several days ago with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

In a statement received by (Sudanese Echoes), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a fierce attack on the Sumoud coalition, accusing it of causing the Sudanese war between the rebel militia and the Sudanese government.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is monitoring Sumoud’s efforts in South Africa to find a political solution for the militia after it suffered successive military defeats and was rejected by the Sudanese people.

The statement emphasized that Sumoud only represents its members and has no popular support.

It added that the group acquiesced to the militia’s demands to remain a parallel army for a period of no less than 10 years, granting it legitimacy to establish a so-called parallel government by signing a political agreement with it in January 2024. This agreement included the establishment of a civilian administration in the areas occupied by the terrorist militia.

The statement explained that Sumoud had previously refused to participate in the meeting called by the African Union for political forces in August 2024, citing its desire to monopolize power and represent civilians. It rejects the African Union’s positive approach toward Sudan and, in turn, defends the involvement of the militia’s regional sponsor in the war, despite it being the most important factor in its continuation.