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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Sudan\u2019s rebellious Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sunday vehemently rejected accusations by the United States of mass killings and ethnic cleansing in Western Darfur state, calling the claims \u201cfalse\u201d and \u201cinaccurate\u201d.<\/p>\n

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, issued a statement on December 6th, condemning war crimes committed by the parties in the conflict, specifically targeting the RSF for widespread killings in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cBased on the State Department\u2019s careful analysis of the law and available facts, I have determined that members of the SAF and the RSF have committed war crimes in Sudan,\u201d Blinken stated.<\/p>\n

The top American diplomat further said that the RSF and allied militias were responsible for crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have also determined that members of the RSF and allied militias have committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The RSF swiftly responded with a strong counterstatement, refuting the US claims.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe statement fails to acknowledge the true instigators of this war,\u201d the RSF declared.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt overlooks the fact that the National Congress Party (NCP) \u2013 a terrorist organization that exerts complete control over the SAF leadership \u2013 started this war in an effort to recapture power and halt the aspirations for a peaceful democratic transition,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

The statement went on to address the accusations of sexual violence against women, which the RSF categorically denied.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe take these claims seriously and remain open to collaborating with independent third-party investigations to ensure transparency and fairness,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will not shield anyone found to have been involved in such crimes. However, accusations must be supported by verifiable information and undergo thorough vetting to prevent biased agendas from influencing the narrative,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

The RSF further criticized the US for misrepresenting the Darfur crisis and its history.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt draws a false parallel between events that took place 20 years ago and this war,\u201d the statement said. \u201cIt overlooks the fact that the RSF \u2013 only a decade old \u2013 is not responsible for those events.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead, the RSF attributed the blame to the former regime of Omar al-Bashir, who is currently being sought by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in the western region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe focus must be placed on this terrorist regime,\u201d they insisted.<\/p>\n

The statement also addressed the accusations of targeting civilians, emphasizing that their presence in Darfur was aimed at protecting civilians from the NCP\u2019s tactics of ethnic cleansing.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur military presence is not aimed at suppressing civilians, but rather shielding them from the tactics of ethnic cleansing historically employed by the former regime,\u201d the RSF clarified.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the RSF highlighted their efforts to resolve tribal conflicts in Darfur, which were acknowledged by international reports.<\/p>\n

They emphasized the crucial role played by RSF General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in promoting stability and addressing the complexities of the region following the Juba peace agreement.<\/p>\n

The statement fiercely contested the US allegations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing, emphasizing their commitment to protecting civilians and resolving conflicts in Darfur.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Sudan\u2019s rebellious Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sunday vehemently rejected accusations by the United States of mass killings and ethnic cleansing in Western Darfur state, calling the claims \u201cfalse\u201d and \u201cinaccurate\u201d. 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