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U.S. condemns RSF attacks in Sudan, declines to affirm prior "genocide" designation
Summary
The State Department condemned attacks by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on displaced-persons camps and declined to affirm a prior "genocide" designation, urging humanitarian access and accountability.
The State Department condemned what it described as continued RSF attacks on Al-Fashar, North Darfur, and nearby IDP camps including Zamzam and Abu Shook, and said it was "deeply alarmed" by reports the RSF had deliberately targeted civilians and humanitarian workers.
The spokesperson said the department condemned attacks that reportedly killed at least 10 U.S.-funded relief workers and urged the opening of humanitarian corridors "to enable humanitarian access and the safe passage of civilians fleeing violence." The spokesperson added that belligerents "must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and must be held accountable."
When asked whether the current administration agreed with a previous administration's designation of RSF actions as "genocide," the spokesperson said she was "declining to affirm the designation." The briefing noted that the conflict has entered its second year and the spokesperson called for the warring parties to negotiate a durable peace.
Ending: The department urged protection of civilians, accountability for attacks on humanitarian actors, and expanded humanitarian access pending diplomatic and relief efforts.
