Egypt denies Rapid Support Militia leader's claim that his forces were bombed in Sudan

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry denied the allegations made by Rapid Support Militia leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo about the involvement of Egyptian aircraft in the fighting in Sudan.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that "these allegations come in the context of Egypt's relentless efforts to stop the war, protect civilians, and enhance the international response to the humanitarian aid program for those affected by the ongoing war in Sudan."

Egypt called on "the international community to investigate the evidence that proves the veracity of what the Rapid Support Militia leaders have stated."

Egypt affirmed its strong will for "the security, stability, and unity of Sudan, its land and people," and stressed that it "will spare no effort to provide all means of support to our Sudanese brothers to confront the serious damage caused by this brutal war."

According to Reuters, the commander of the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces accused Egypt of launching airstrikes on his forces in a video clip recorded on Wednesday.

Hemeti also accused Cairo of training Sudanese forces and supplying them with drones in the war in Sudan that has been raging for about 18 months between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army, which has recently made progress.

Hemeti added in his speech that Egypt has used American bombs in its attacks.

Cairo hosted talks between rival political factions earlier this year.

The army recently advanced in the Sudanese capital Khartoum and the southeastern state of Sennar, and Mr. Hemeti said the alleged Egyptian attack on his forces forced him to withdraw from the strategic Jebel Moya area.

The war, which broke out in April 2023, has forced about 10 million people from their homes and led to widespread famine and starvation, with the wave of ethnic violence largely blamed on the Rapid Support Forces.