The head of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has accused Egypt of supplying arms and aircraft to General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF), escalating the country’s civil war.
In a video address released on Monday, Dagalo claimed that Egypt had sent warplanes operated by Egyptian pilots to support SAF airstrikes in Darfur and Kordofan. He alleged the aircraft launched from the northern city of Dongola.
“This is blatant aggression against the Sudanese people,” Dagalo said.
He also said Cairo delivered 32 military trucks on Sunday carrying weapons, ammunition, and fuel for drone operations. While noting that drones had arrived from other sources as well, Dagalo declined to name them.
The accusations come amid a collapse in U.S.- and Saudi-brokered peace talks in Jeddah. Dagalo ruled out returning to negotiations, saying, “The era of bargaining is over,” and insisted peace was not possible “with those who bomb their own people.”
Egypt has not commented publicly on the allegations.
The RSF’s recent rhetoric has also referenced Iran and Israel, prompting speculation that Dagalo is seeking to influence international positions on the conflict.
Egypt and SAF traditionally maintained close ties, including joint training and intelligence coordination. Although Egypt has not formally entered the war, analysts say its historic alignment with the SAF has fueled mistrust from the RSF.
Fighting erupted in April 2023 between forces loyal to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Dagalo’s RSF, triggering a nationwide humanitarian crisis and mass displacement.
Despite intensifying hostilities, international mediators continue to push for a political solution. Analysts warn that escalating cross-border accusations risk further destabilizing the region and undermining peace efforts.