Since the war began in 2023, more than 150,000 people have lost their lives, and over 12 million have been displaced, with the country also suffering from severe drought. Currently, the city of El Fasher is witnessing intense fighting after the RSF took control of the area, displacing over 60,000 residents.
This Sunday, Sudanese nationals residing in Rwanda, including students and businesspeople, gathered to express their solidarity with those affected by the ongoing violence in El Fasher.
Hassan Mustafa, the leader of the Sudanese Community in Rwanda, urged them to continue supporting their compatriots under attack in El Fasher. He called on Sudan's Transitional President, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Al Burhan Abdelrahman, to strive for peace and fight for the country's liberation, while also assuring that they continue praying for the victory of the government forces in the ongoing battle.
"I believe this voice will reach Sayyid Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, to various countries, and to the blood of every person who desires freedom. We owe it to our brothers, we owe it to our country. We must at least confirm one thing. We pray day and night that this army will win, because right now it is the one leading the battle. I wanted to say that this moment is not about writing, but about the pain that comes from the heart," Mustafa said.
Wisal Abdel Hamid, a representative of Sudanese women in Rwanda, expressed her sorrow over the continuous killings of children and women in the war, with many being raped and subjected to other forms of violence. She called on the international community and countries supporting the RSF to stop providing assistance to the group.
"We, Sudanese women, have risen up in the fight for equality, until our message reaches powerful countries with arrogance and oppression, as well as organisations that claim to work to protect humanity and women," she said.
Brig Gen Mohamed Mirghani Yousif Mohamed, the Defence Attaché at the Sudanese Embassy in Rwanda, reinforced the stance that the government forces must win, no matter the cost, and reclaim the areas seized by the RSF fighters.
Sudanese students studying in Rwanda commended the country for allowing them to continue their education despite the conflict, and called for an end to the war, highlighting that it only brings death and destruction to their fellow citizens.
Ambassador Khalid Musa Dafalla emphasised that their unity is aimed at standing in solidarity with those affected by the conflict and sending a message to the international community, which continues to watch as Sudan faces widespread human rights abuses.
"We are here to support those affected by the attacks in Sudan, to show our support for the Sudanese government to liberate the country, stop the war, and strive for peace and security," he stated.
Ambassador Dafalla declared that the ongoing events in Sudan constitute genocide, as people are being killed based on their ethnicity.
He further stated that this event, which has taken place in various parts of the world, aims to show the international community that action must be taken to stop the atrocities happening in Sudan.
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