PORT SUDAN, Sudan: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces expressed remorse on Monday for what they described as “unintentional” clashes with Chadian troops along the border, after Chad reported seven soldiers killed in the incident.
The RSF stated on its official Telegram channel that the fights “resulted from an unintentional mistake during field operations” targeting Sudanese army personnel who had crossed Chadian territory “to stir discord and then fled back” into Chad.
Sudan has been plagued by violence since April 2023. The fighting between the army and the RSF has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced 11 million more. The United Nations estimates that approximately one million Sudanese refugees have migrated to Chad.
The RSF stated that it respects Chad’s sovereignty and internationally recognized borders and is dedicated to “continuing ongoing investigations” and “taking the necessary measures” to hold those guilty accountable. Previously, the Chadian administration blamed the violence on the RSF. According to government spokesman Gassim Cherif, armed gunmen from Sudan came into Chad on Thursday, resulting in a skirmish after Chadian military ordered them to leave.
Also Read:
North Darfur Crisis Deepens: Dozens Dead and 8,000 Displaced Amid Escalating Clashes
Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Leaders, Innovators, and Decision-Makers in GCC
