Protests as Sudan military, parties sign initial transition deal
Al JazeeraAUG 2022
The RSF have wreaked havoc in Sudan because its forces were unjustifiably deployed to Khartoum and other parts of the country, which has been going through a decisive moment to establish a civilian-led transitional government. While it is true that the paramilitary group has become a state within a state, this crisis has ultimately been fueled by elements of the former al-Bashir regime that are willing to drag Sudan into civil war in the hope of returning to power.
Saturday's fighting broke out after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) attacked off guard RSF troops stationed in Khartoum who were respecting the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This unacceptable sweeping attack with heavy and light weapons must be condemned, particularly as the country is going through a critical moment in its history and governance. The SAF should take responsibility for their role in this conflict.