By Moses Ntandu, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Without shame or considering of human dignity and the rights of innocent civilians, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels in Sudan continue to raid civilian homes, carrying out killings, looting property, and committing numerous human rights violations in several areas in the country.
These actions carried out by the RSF rebels must not be met with silence at all, as they continue to harm countless innocent civilians while grave human rights violations persist and the world watches as if nothing is happening. No, this is not right at all!!
The world should stand firm in defending human dignity, what is happening in Sudan ought to awaken the conscience of every one of us. The tears of innocent civilians, the cries of children who have lost their families, and the fear that dominates daily life—these are not distant stories, but a painful reality unfolding before the eyes of the world.
RSF rebels have been repeatedly cited in various reports of human rights violations. Their alleged actions, including attacks on civilians, destruction of homes, and the spread of fear within communities, continue to erode hopes for peace. In such a situation, international silence can be interpreted as allowing this suffering to continue.
Yet, amid this darkness, there remains a glimmer of hope. The efforts of the Sudanese government to seek stability and restore peace deserve full support. Peace is not easily achieved it requires sincere dialogue, reconciliation, and national unity. As the government strives to bring stability, it is the responsibility of both domestic and international stakeholders to support this process in fair and constructive ways.
It is also important to remember that lasting peace cannot be built on hatred or revenge. It requires justice, accountability, and the protection of every citizen’s rights without discrimination. Therefore, condemning acts of violence should not fuel further division, but instead serve as a catalyst for unity in the pursuit of a lasting solution.
The world has a choice to remain silent or to stand on the side of justice. Standing for justice means supporting peace efforts, assisting victims, and ensuring that those who violate human rights are held accountable under international law.
Sudan needs voices of hope, not the noise of war. It needs unity, not division. And above all, it needs a world that will not turn away, but will stand with its people on the journey toward true and lasting peace.
At the side of government President Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan has repeatedly made clear that there will be no peace in Sudan unless the RSF is eliminated or disarmed. He stated publicly that:
“There will be no peace until the RSF is eliminated.” This, he said, means ending the rebellion either by forcing them to surrender or lay down arms. He stressed that including the RSF in a future political settlement would only postpone the crisis.
He made this point while emphasizing the widespread destruction and suffering the war has inflicted on civilians, saying the conflict has deeply affected every Sudanese citizen.
Burhan also expressed that discussions about ceasefires tend to rise after battlefield losses by the RSF, implying he views them as opportunistic rather than sincere calls for peace.
No truce while RSF holds territory, in another statement, Burhan said firmly that: “There will be no truce with the rebel militias while they occupy cities and regions and commit violations against citizens.”
He stated this in the context of ongoing military operations, insisting that any meaningful pause in fighting must include the withdrawal of RSF forces from occupied areas.
The Sudanese leadership has also rejected ceasefire or peace proposals that they feel legitimize the RSF:
Official channels conveyed opposition to external peace plans that call for immediate truces or include the RSF in political negotiations, saying such plans would not resolve the root conflict.
Overall, the Sudanese government leadership has framed the war not just as a military conflict but as:
A battle to defend national sovereignty and restore law and order. A fight against an armed group they view as destabilizing the country.
The Sovereignty of Decision and the Will of the People
The Sudanese government has made it explicitly clear that it does not recognize any negotiations or mediation efforts conducted without its direct consultation.
This is an inherent right of the Sudanese authorities; it is illogical to attempt to resolve the crisis without consulting the primary stakeholder and the symbol of national sovereignty.
Any attempts to impose external agendas on the Sudanese people will not succeed, for no force can break the will of a nation especially given the massive public mobilization behind the Sudanese Army and its leadership.
This support has reached a level where thousands of youth and elders have taken up arms, fighting side-by-side with the armed forces to defend the country’s sovereignty and repel the aggression of the rebellious, transgressive militia.
This militia has systematically looted the property and wealth of unarmed civilians, committed acts of sexual violence against women, and carried out ethnic cleansing in Geneina, El Fasher, and numerous other regions.
It is deeply regrettable that certain factions of Sudanese politicians specifically from groups such as "Sumoud" (Steadfastness) and "Ta’sees" (Founding) are striving desperately to seize the seats of power.
This unfolds in a pathetic display of indifference toward the suffering of the Sudanese people and the displacement and atrocities they have endured at the hands of this rebel militia. Without a shred of shame, these factions align themselves with this rebellious, terrorist militia.
They have become mere agents and mouthpieces, beholden to foreign interests, possessing neither the power of decision nor an independent voice.
History and the Sudanese people will never forgive this stance, which betrays national loyalty, morality, and the shared African and Arab values that reject injustice and oppression.
By Concluding I can say in the darkness of a war that crushes the souls of innocent civilians, the light of hope has not entirely faded. Sudan cries out, but not in isolation the voices of those who seek peace, of those who believe this nation can heal, are being heard.
The eyes of the world must not turn away, and silence is certainly not an option. Every destroyed piece of a city, every family that has lost loved ones, every child gripped by fear demands the solidarity of the entire world.
The actions of the RSF, marked by unparalleled cruelty, must be condemned with all the force available because remaining silent is to be complicit in the ongoing suffering. Yet amid this horror, the Sudanese government and its people display relentless courage, standing firm to protect their nation, human dignity, and the hope for genuine peace.
This is not a time for fear or indifference it is a time to stand on the side of justice, to support the victims, and to demand accountability from those who violate human rights.
The world can choose silence or solidarity; but we cannot allow this suffering to continue unchecked. Sudan needs strength, unity, and courageous voices voices that embody the hope that, at last, the darkness of war will lift, and lasting peace will be witnessed by future generations.
Without shame or considering of human dignity and the rights of innocent civilians, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels in Sudan continue to raid civilian homes, carrying out killings, looting property, and committing numerous human rights violations in several areas in the country.
These actions carried out by the RSF rebels must not be met with silence at all, as they continue to harm countless innocent civilians while grave human rights violations persist and the world watches as if nothing is happening. No, this is not right at all!!
The world should stand firm in defending human dignity, what is happening in Sudan ought to awaken the conscience of every one of us. The tears of innocent civilians, the cries of children who have lost their families, and the fear that dominates daily life—these are not distant stories, but a painful reality unfolding before the eyes of the world.
RSF rebels have been repeatedly cited in various reports of human rights violations. Their alleged actions, including attacks on civilians, destruction of homes, and the spread of fear within communities, continue to erode hopes for peace. In such a situation, international silence can be interpreted as allowing this suffering to continue.
Yet, amid this darkness, there remains a glimmer of hope. The efforts of the Sudanese government to seek stability and restore peace deserve full support. Peace is not easily achieved it requires sincere dialogue, reconciliation, and national unity. As the government strives to bring stability, it is the responsibility of both domestic and international stakeholders to support this process in fair and constructive ways.
It is also important to remember that lasting peace cannot be built on hatred or revenge. It requires justice, accountability, and the protection of every citizen’s rights without discrimination. Therefore, condemning acts of violence should not fuel further division, but instead serve as a catalyst for unity in the pursuit of a lasting solution.
The world has a choice to remain silent or to stand on the side of justice. Standing for justice means supporting peace efforts, assisting victims, and ensuring that those who violate human rights are held accountable under international law.
Sudan needs voices of hope, not the noise of war. It needs unity, not division. And above all, it needs a world that will not turn away, but will stand with its people on the journey toward true and lasting peace.
At the side of government President Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan has repeatedly made clear that there will be no peace in Sudan unless the RSF is eliminated or disarmed. He stated publicly that:
“There will be no peace until the RSF is eliminated.” This, he said, means ending the rebellion either by forcing them to surrender or lay down arms. He stressed that including the RSF in a future political settlement would only postpone the crisis.
He made this point while emphasizing the widespread destruction and suffering the war has inflicted on civilians, saying the conflict has deeply affected every Sudanese citizen.
Burhan also expressed that discussions about ceasefires tend to rise after battlefield losses by the RSF, implying he views them as opportunistic rather than sincere calls for peace.
No truce while RSF holds territory, in another statement, Burhan said firmly that: “There will be no truce with the rebel militias while they occupy cities and regions and commit violations against citizens.”
He stated this in the context of ongoing military operations, insisting that any meaningful pause in fighting must include the withdrawal of RSF forces from occupied areas.
The Sudanese leadership has also rejected ceasefire or peace proposals that they feel legitimize the RSF:
Official channels conveyed opposition to external peace plans that call for immediate truces or include the RSF in political negotiations, saying such plans would not resolve the root conflict.
Overall, the Sudanese government leadership has framed the war not just as a military conflict but as:
A battle to defend national sovereignty and restore law and order. A fight against an armed group they view as destabilizing the country.
The Sovereignty of Decision and the Will of the People
The Sudanese government has made it explicitly clear that it does not recognize any negotiations or mediation efforts conducted without its direct consultation.
This is an inherent right of the Sudanese authorities; it is illogical to attempt to resolve the crisis without consulting the primary stakeholder and the symbol of national sovereignty.
Any attempts to impose external agendas on the Sudanese people will not succeed, for no force can break the will of a nation especially given the massive public mobilization behind the Sudanese Army and its leadership.
This support has reached a level where thousands of youth and elders have taken up arms, fighting side-by-side with the armed forces to defend the country’s sovereignty and repel the aggression of the rebellious, transgressive militia.
This militia has systematically looted the property and wealth of unarmed civilians, committed acts of sexual violence against women, and carried out ethnic cleansing in Geneina, El Fasher, and numerous other regions.
It is deeply regrettable that certain factions of Sudanese politicians specifically from groups such as "Sumoud" (Steadfastness) and "Ta’sees" (Founding) are striving desperately to seize the seats of power.
This unfolds in a pathetic display of indifference toward the suffering of the Sudanese people and the displacement and atrocities they have endured at the hands of this rebel militia. Without a shred of shame, these factions align themselves with this rebellious, terrorist militia.
They have become mere agents and mouthpieces, beholden to foreign interests, possessing neither the power of decision nor an independent voice.
History and the Sudanese people will never forgive this stance, which betrays national loyalty, morality, and the shared African and Arab values that reject injustice and oppression.
By Concluding I can say in the darkness of a war that crushes the souls of innocent civilians, the light of hope has not entirely faded. Sudan cries out, but not in isolation the voices of those who seek peace, of those who believe this nation can heal, are being heard.
The eyes of the world must not turn away, and silence is certainly not an option. Every destroyed piece of a city, every family that has lost loved ones, every child gripped by fear demands the solidarity of the entire world.
The actions of the RSF, marked by unparalleled cruelty, must be condemned with all the force available because remaining silent is to be complicit in the ongoing suffering. Yet amid this horror, the Sudanese government and its people display relentless courage, standing firm to protect their nation, human dignity, and the hope for genuine peace.
This is not a time for fear or indifference it is a time to stand on the side of justice, to support the victims, and to demand accountability from those who violate human rights.
The world can choose silence or solidarity; but we cannot allow this suffering to continue unchecked. Sudan needs strength, unity, and courageous voices voices that embody the hope that, at last, the darkness of war will lift, and lasting peace will be witnessed by future generations.
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