The recurring conflict has pushed Sudan to the brink of collapse, with over 10 million people displaced and more than half the population facing acute food insecurity
New Delhi, November 3 / RAO NARENDER YADAV
The Ambassador of Sudan to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, has strongly condemned the recent atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s Darfur region, describing the violence as part of a systematic campaign against civilians that has devastated communities and deepened the humanitarian crisis. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, the envoy appealed for international solidarity and praised India’s continued humanitarian assistance to Sudan during one of the darkest periods in its modern history. During the conference, a video presentation depicted scenes of terror and mass killings committed in the region.
“The situation in Darfur is tragic and deeply painful,” Ambassador Eltom said. “Thousands have been killed, millions displaced, and entire towns destroyed. The RSF and its allied militias have committed heinous crimes against civilians, including ethnic targeting and genocide.”
He also highlighted that foreign interference had prolonged the conflict and deepened the humanitarian catastrophe in his country. Accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supplying weapons to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group blamed for widespread atrocities in Darfur region, he confirmed the use of drones and mechanized weapons by the militia.
The recurring conflict, now in its second year, has pushed Sudan to the brink of collapse, with over 10 million people displaced and more than half the population facing acute food insecurity, according to UN estimates.
The envoy called for stronger international condemnation of the RSF’s actions, including mass killings and destruction in Darfur’s El Geneina and Nyala regions, and urged countries like India to use their moral voice and diplomatic influence to advocate for peace and accountability.
“We believe India has always been an important partner to Sudan, both in times of peace and in times of crisis. India has provided humanitarian assistance during this conflict and continues to do so. We appreciate the role India plays and look forward to increasingly important role in the reconstruction,” he said.
Regarding the release of Indian hostage, Ambassador cited complete communication blackout in the region, though the Embassy is coordinating closely with both the Sudanese authorities and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.