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August 13, 2024 (Port Sudan) – Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, also known as Hemetti, on Monday reiterated his commitment to the Geneva peace talks and accused Sudanese troops of undermining the negotiations under the influence of Islamists.
Hemeti reiterated his acceptance of the US-backed invitation for talks aimed at stopping hostilities, which are scheduled to begin on August 14.
“This is our unwavering commitment to the Sudanese people,” Hemeti said in a statement. “We will attend the upcoming negotiations with a sincere willingness to stop the war immediately and without delay.”
He criticized the military’s lack of commitment to peace, noting that it withdrew from previous talks in Jeddah and did not attend a meeting in Kampala earlier this year.
Hemeti also accused the army of dragging its feet ahead of the Geneva talks, claiming that the army, unlike the Rapid Security Forces, had not made any specific commitments on providing humanitarian aid or protecting civilians.
The Rapid Support Forces leader further claimed that Sudan currently lacks a legitimate government and called the Port Sudan authorities a “gang” that only wants to plunder the country’s wealth.
Sudan’s government has set conditions for attending the Geneva talks, including attending as a government rather than a military, and requiring the implementation of the May 2023 Jeddah Agreement before any new negotiations.
The Geneva talks are seen as a key step towards ending the Sudan conflict, which has caused a humanitarian crisis and widespread displacement since it broke out in April.
Armed forces protecting civilians
Hemeti stressed that ending the war, achieving peace, restoring civilian rule and achieving a full democratic transition are essential to stopping the human rights violations and tragedies in Sudan.
He reiterated his commitment to a democratic transition and the military’s complete relinquishment of power, freeing Sudan from the control of the old regime and building a new future.
He vowed to prioritize security and basic needs and alleviate the suffering caused by the war. He expressed deep concern about the lack of security and human rights violations and condemned outlawed groups.
“We have defeated the remnants of the former regime, but security threats from illegal groups and criminals remain. We will continue to confront them resolutely,” Hemeti said.
The Commander of the Rapid Support Forces announced the immediate formation of a special force to protect civilians, which will be gradually expanded to ensure the safety of citizens, enable them to return home safely, and eliminate security threats.
He outlined the force’s main tasks: protecting civilian life and property, safeguarding civilian facilities, facilitating humanitarian operations and ensuring the safety of aid workers and international organizations.
He added that the force will coordinate law enforcement and civilian protection with civil affairs, facilitate the voluntary return of displaced persons and work with the Sudan Relief and Humanitarian Operations (SARHO) to provide assistance.
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