Sudan Condemns Uganda Over Reception of RSF Leader in Kampala

Khartoum, 22 February 2026 –

Port-Sudan – Sudanhorizon
The Government of Sudan has strongly condemned the Ugandan government’s reception of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in Kampala, describing the move as an unprecedented step that undermines both Sudan and the broader principles of international conduct.
In a press statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Khartoum denounced the meeting between Dagalo and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, characterising it as an affront not only to the Sudanese people but to humanity as a whole.
The statement said the manner in which Dagalo was received showed “contempt for the lives of innocent civilians” killed since the outbreak of the war, attributing responsibility for widespread violence to the RSF and its leadership. It added that the celebratory reception in Kampala disregarded the suffering of those whose homes were looted and whose rights were violated during the conflict.
Sudan further noted that the alleged atrocities committed by the RSF have been documented internationally and have been condemned by regional organisations to which Uganda belongs, including the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The Foreign Ministry argued that hosting Dagalo runs counter to the principles governing member states of regional and international bodies, particularly the obligation not to support armed groups opposing a government recognised internationally.
While acknowledging Uganda’s sovereign right to receive individuals on its territory and to determine its bilateral relations, Khartoum expressed “profound concern” that the reception could signal a shift in Uganda’s policy towards Sudan. The statement warned against any action that could be perceived as extending patronage to an armed leader accused of grave crimes, including ethnically motivated killings and acts described as genocide.
Emphasising its commitment to good neighbourliness and non-interference, Sudan called on Uganda to distance itself from any association with Dagalo and to ensure that its territory and airspace are not used to facilitate further violence in Sudan.
The statement was issued by the Office of the Official Spokesperson and Media Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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