In a decisive move to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the commander of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, widely known as Hemedti, issued directives today aimed at safeguarding civilians and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Through a statement published on his "X" platform account, Hemedti emphasized that the orders are grounded in the 2017 Rapid Support Forces Act and commitments made during international negotiations in Geneva, Jeddah, and Manama. These commitments focus on enhancing civilian protection and streamlining humanitarian efforts. Additionally, the directive is a continuation of previous administrative orders aiming to enforce strict adherence to legal and international humanitarian laws during combat.
Hemedti's directive also mandates all force commanders to rigorously follow these guidelines, derived from the Rapid Support Forces law and combat engagement rules. Non-compliance, he warned, would lead to legal accountability.
This exceptional order aligns with the outcomes of recent Geneva negotiations and is consistent with routine administrative orders issued quarterly by the forces. Last week, an agreement was reached between the army and the Rapid Support Forces to establish two safe corridors for aid delivery, significantly easing the impacts of the conflict that has raged for over a year and a half.
Mediating nations confirmed they secured guarantees from both conflict parties to provide unimpeded access through key routes, including the western border at Adre crossing in Darfur and the Debba road, facilitating access to northern and western Port Sudan.
The international community, alongside non-governmental organizations and the International Red Cross, continues to condemn any obstructions to humanitarian efforts in the region. The ongoing conflict has displaced over a fifth of Sudan's population and left around 25 million people, more than half of the country's populace, facing severe food insecurity.
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