Sudanese army denies Egyptian air force involvement in conflict with rapid support forces

The Sudanese military has firmly denied allegations that Egyptian aircraft are participating in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The claims were made by RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti,” who accused Egypt of direct involvement in airstrikes against his forces.

Lieutenant General Ibrahim Jaber, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese army, rejected these accusations, calling them an attempt to undermine the strength and reputation of Sudan’s military.

“These allegations are meant to diminish the capabilities of the Sudanese army,” Jaber said in a statement to Sudanese media.

He added, “Had Egypt truly intervened, the rebellion would have been crushed in a matter of days, given Egypt’s formidable military power.”

Jaber further emphasized the strong ties between Sudan and Egypt, stating that such accusations would not strain the enduring relationship between the two nations.

He reiterated that the Sudanese army is making significant progress on multiple fronts in the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also denied the claims, issuing a statement refuting any involvement in the conflict.

The Egyptian government affirmed its commitment to supporting peace efforts in Sudan and providing humanitarian assistance to the Sudanese people during this difficult time.

The Rapid Support Forces, however, have issued a warning to Cairo, claiming to have captured Egyptian prisoners who were allegedly fighting alongside the Sudanese army.

In a statement released on Friday evening, the RSF claimed these prisoners had been involved in the conflict, further escalating tensions between the two sides.

Hemedti also accused the Egyptian air force of launching airstrikes on RSF camps, describing the actions as “treacherous.”

These accusations have added a new layer of complexity to the already volatile situation in Sudan, where fighting continues to rage between the rival forces.

As the conflict drags on, both Sudan and Egypt maintain that their relationship remains strong, despite the accusations from the RSF.

The war in Sudan has caused immense devastation, with international efforts to broker peace continuing amid the violence.