Sudan Rejects Selective Counter-Extremism; Calls for RSF to Be Designated a Terrorist Organization

Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday that the government had taken note of the United States decision to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood—including the Islamic Movement (Sudan) and Al-Baraa bin Malik Battalion—as a terrorist entity, and called for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia to be added to the list.
The United States on Monday classified the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity and indicated that it intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the government condemns all forms of terrorism and violent extremism without exception or selectivity.
It added that all groups that violate international humanitarian law and commit terrorism, crimes against humanity, or war crimes in Sudan should be classified as terrorist organizations.
The ministry called for responding to strong appeals to designate the rebel militia as a terrorist organization due to the commission of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and acts of terrorism.
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry affirmed that the government remains committed to protecting the country’s security and stability and will take all necessary measures in accordance with national law and in line with Sudan’s international obligations in combating terrorism and violent extremism.