Sudan Warns UN of Regional and International Repercussions of Rapid Support Forces’ Mutiny
Sudan warned of the serious repercussions of the Rapid Support Forces’ terrorist militia’s mutiny, including the release of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses from prisons in the capital, the widespread proliferation of weapons in a region with porous borders, and the presence of active terrorist groups, all of which threaten international peace and security.
This came in a statement delivered by Ambassador Magdi Ahmed Mufaddal, Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna, before the 35th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on June 1, 2026.
According to the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador also pointed to the militia’s use of mercenaries from the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, and South America, and the increased activity of migrant smuggling gangs.
On the other hand, the Ambassador reviewed the progress Sudan has made since May 2025 in restoring security and stability. He noted the return of over four million internally displaced persons and refugees, the return of the government and UN agencies to Khartoum, and the resumption of operations by the prosecution, courts, police, and prisons in liberated areas. He also mentioned the establishment of the Integrity and Transparency Commission and the Cybersecurity Commission.
The Sudanese delegation reiterated its rejection of the United Arab Emirates’ eligibility to host the 15th session of the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, citing its military, logistical, and financial support for militias and its violation of Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1593 and the Arms Trade Treaty.
The Ambassador called on regional and international partners to support recovery efforts and the reconstruction of crime prevention and criminal justice institutions in Sudan.
On the sidelines of the 35th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the Permanent Mission of Sudan to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna organized a side event entitled “Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Crisis Contexts: The Sudanese Experience.” Participants included Ambassador Magdi Ahmed Mufaddal, Senior Deputy Attorney General Al-Moez Taha Ahmed Abdullah, Brigadier General Hassan Mahjoub, and Cristina Albertin, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
The speakers affirmed Sudan’s commitment to combating crime and strengthening criminal justice, outlining efforts to restore law enforcement and justice institutions in liberated areas. These efforts include restoring criminal databases and reactivating police stations, courts, prosecution offices, and correctional facilities.
Ambassador Magdi Ahmed Mufaddal also addressed the regional and international repercussions of the insurgency, including the proliferation of weapons, the use of mercenaries, and the rise in human trafficking and migrant smuggling. He warned of the impact of these factors on regional and international security and stability.