Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has strongly condemned the killings of Black civilians in Sudan’s Darfur region. He accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out mass atrocities in the city of El-Fasher and declared that those responsible must face severe consequences.
Gen. Muhoozi, who is also the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, described the violence as brutal and unacceptable.
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UN Report Details Mass Killings in El-Fasher
A report by experts appointed by the United Nations Security Council states that when the Rapid Support Forces took control of El-Fasher in October 2025, their fighters killed 4,400 people. The report adds that another 1,600 civilians were killed while trying to flee the city within three days.
The RSF is led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The panel documented widespread violence during and after the takeover.
Mona Rishmawi, a member of the UN expert panel, said evidence collected over 18 months showed that RSF fighters tortured civilians, committed sexual violence, and carried out enforced disappearances. She stated that the acts appeared aimed at destroying, in whole or in part, the Zaghawa and Fur communities in El-Fasher—actions she described as clear indicators of genocide.
The Zaghawa and Fur are Black Sudanese ethnic groups. UN experts believe RSF fighters targeted them because they are not Arab.
International Response and Call for Justice
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced that on 19 February 2026 she would submit the findings to the UN Security Council. She called for an international investigation to ensure accountability for crimes committed in El-Fasher.
The report has intensified global concern about the scale of violence in Darfur and renewed demands for justice.
Muhoozi’s Strong Reaction and Military Pledge
Gen. Muhoozi reacted sharply to the report. He said RSF fighters killed “our Black brothers and sisters” in a brutal manner and warned that they would be held accountable.
In posts on social media, he stated that Ugandan forces would join Sudanese troops in confronting the RSF. He also urged African countries to provide resources to support the mission.
His remarks included controversial statements about ethnic identity, which have drawn attention and debate online.
Background: Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict
The war in Sudan began in April 2023 after a power struggle between Gen. Dagalo and Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s army chief and de facto leader. The two were once allies within the ruling establishment.
Since then, the conflict has devastated large parts of the country. Civilian casualties continue to rise, making the protection of non-combatants one of the most urgent issues in the crisis.
