Sudan condemns RSF chief’s visit to Uganda as minimising ‘human values’
Al Jazeera
February 22, 2026
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Sudan has strongly condemned Uganda for hosting Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), calling it an “insult” to humanity and the Sudanese people. In a statement, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Uganda of disregarding human values by meeting with Dagalo, also known as “Hemedti,” during his visit. The meeting between Dagalo and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Friday was reportedly focused on ending the ongoing conflict in Sudan and restoring regional stability.
The conflict in Sudan, which began in 2023, has resulted in severe humanitarian crises, with at least 11.7 million people displaced and an estimated 150,000 killed. Rights groups have accused the RSF of war crimes, including targeting civilians, and a UN mission found evidence that the group’s actions in el-Fasher exhibited characteristics of genocide. Last week, the United States imposed sanctions on three RSF commanders for their alleged roles in the siege of el-Fasher.
During his meeting with Museveni, Uganda’s president emphasized the importance of peace over military confrontation and warned against “identity politics,” which he described as poisonous. He urged both sides in Sudan to prioritize dialogue and shared interests to achieve stability. Dagalo reportedly thanked Museveni for his stance on peace and acknowledged the challenges faced by Sudan due to the conflict.
This situation highlights the delicate balance regional leaders must strike between diplomacy and confrontation when dealing with ongoing conflicts. The involvement of Uganda, a key player in East Africa, underscores the broader implications of Sudan’s civil war on regional stability. As international scrutiny grows over the RSF’s actions, the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict remains urgent.
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/22/2026