Moscow – Sudan Now
Sudan’s intelligence chief, Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, called for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be designated a terrorist organization, warning that the group’s activities could threaten not only Sudan but regional and international security.
Mufaddal made the remarks while leading Sudan’s delegation to an international meeting of senior security officials in Moscow, attended by representatives from 145 countries and several international organizations.
The intelligence chief said external interference remained one of Sudan’s most serious challenges, accusing foreign actors of seeking to impose their agendas through pressure, sanctions and hostile policies.
His comments come as Sudan’s war between the Sudanese army and the RSF enters its third year, with the conflict causing widespread destruction, mass displacement and one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
Mufaddal accused the RSF of relying on foreign fighters from more than 17 countries, arguing that the group’s activities represented a growing transnational security threat and required a coordinated international response.
During the conference, he also met Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Russia’s State Duma, to discuss political and military developments in Sudan and prospects for bilateral cooperation.
The meeting reflected growing ties between Khartoum and Moscow at a time when Russia has repeatedly backed Sudan’s positions in international forums, including the U.N. Security Council.
According to Sudanese officials, discussions also covered post-war reconstruction efforts and plans to restore services in Khartoum following recent military gains by the Sudanese army in parts of the capital.
Mufaddal said the Sudanese government remains committed to achieving peace through an inclusive Sudanese-led dialogue inside the country, while Russian officials reaffirmed support for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
