New Escalation in Darfur Following Mysterious Attack on Aid Convoy
The Resistance Committees Coordination in Al-Fashir accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of stopping and setting fire to a humanitarian aid convoy belonging to the World Food Programme while passing through Al-Kouma town en route to Al-Fashir in North Darfur a few days ago.
In an official statement published on its Facebook page, the Coordination said the RSF attempted to shift blame onto the Sudanese army, alleging the convoy was targeted by drone strikes. However, eyewitness accounts and an inspection of the site confirmed that the fire was caused by a direct ground attack, with no indications of aerial strikes, according to the statement.
The statement affirmed that targeting humanitarian aid constitutes a violation of international law and a potential war crime, emphasizing that such actions threaten the safety and security of millions of civilians affected by the conflict amid a severe food crisis, widespread displacement, and the collapse of basic services.
The Coordination condemned what it described as a “moral and humanitarian decline,” warning against ongoing international silence and local complicity in the face of escalating violations in the Darfur region.
RSF Commander Signals Intent to Expand Operations
Separately, the Rapid Support Forces commander, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemetti), announced his refusal to return to the Jeddah peace talks platform involving Sudanese conflict parties, indicating his intention to expand military operations to new areas.
In a video statement, Hemetti referred to possible attacks on Northern State and Al-Obeid city, the capital of North Kordofan state, urging residents in these areas to remain indoors upon the arrival of his forces.
He also accused the Sudanese army of receiving foreign military support, stating that “the army’s reinforcements in Kordofan aim to contain the RSF’s expansion,” and confirmed what he described as “continued Egyptian military support for the Sudanese army.”
