Sudan’s Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, has described the ongoing conflict in Sudan as “a war of extermination,” urging all Sudanese capable of bearing arms to join the fight against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies.
Speaking on Tuesday during a memorial ceremony for members of the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) killed in recent fighting, Agar emphasized the symbolic and national importance of the city of El Fasher, calling it a beacon of diversity and unity. He said the withdrawal of the Sudanese Armed Forces and joint units from El Fasher was “more painful than any other loss the country has suffered.”
Agar paid tribute to those who died “defending the dignity of the Sudanese people,” describing the current war as one of “genocide” marked by widespread killings, sexual violence, and ethnic cleansing. He called on “everyone able to fight to move to the front lines,” asserting that “the true memorial to the martyrs will be the day the Sudanese flag is once again raised over El Fasher, Geneina, and every city defiled by rebellion.”
He added that the armed forces, joint units, and volunteers were “fighting fiercely to protect the nation,” calling for the unification of all pro-government forces to defeat “the rebel militias, foreign mercenaries, and their political allies.”
Calls for Continued Resistance in Darfur
Darfur regional governor and SLA leader Minni Arko Minnawi echoed Agar’s statements on the second day of the memorial, vowing that fighting would not stop “until the Janjaweed militia lays down its weapons, evacuates citizens’ homes it has occupied, and every displaced and refugee person returns home with dignity.”
Minnawi said that “the blood of the martyrs will remain a light guiding the path to liberation,” and emphasized the “historical responsibility to safeguard the trust they died for until victory is achieved and the homeland is restored.”
Armed Movements Seek Unified Political Front
At the same time, the armed movements that signed the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement under the Darfur track held an emergency meeting in the capital, Khartoum, on Tuesday. The discussions focused on forming a joint political framework to coordinate their efforts amid the worsening security and political crisis gripping Sudan.
The meeting brought together representatives of Minnawi’s Sudan Liberation Movement, the Justice and Equality Movement led by Jibril Ibrahim, the Sudan Liberation Forces Gathering headed by Abdullah Yahya, the Transitional Council led by Salah Rasas, as well as the Sudanese Alliance.
According to a statement from the Liberation Movement in Khartoum, participants reviewed developments on the ground and discussed “ways to support the war effort, strengthen mobilization and general alert, and coordinate efforts to protect national security and unity.” They also emphasized the need to unify political messaging to confront the RSF effectively.
The meeting agreed on establishing a joint political body to provide strategic, political, and media support for the government’s war effort, while also coordinating humanitarian aid for displaced and affected populations through national, regional, and international institutions. A follow-up committee was appointed to develop the organizational structure and draft a foundational document for the new entity, expected to be announced soon.
Participants concluded that “the current phase demands the highest level of national unity,” stressing that the initiative aims to reinforce domestic cohesion in the face of mounting challenges threatening Sudan’s stability.
