Rubio says action should be taken to halt weapons support to RSF
“I think something needs to be done to cut off the weapons and support that the RSF is getting as they continue with their advances,” Rubio told reporters following a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Niagara, Canada.
He noted that Washington is working closely with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, emphasizing that “pressure is being applied to the relevant parties.”
“I don't want to get into calling anybody out in a press conference today, because what we want is a good outcome here. This needs to stop,” he said, underscoring that “They’re clearly receiving assistance from outside...and that needs to stop.”
Describing the situation in Sudan as “horrifying,” Rubio referenced reports from humanitarian organizations highlighting record levels of malnutrition and suffering among displaced populations. He criticized the RSF for repeatedly violating agreements, saying the group “agrees to things and never follows through with it,” and characterized their actions as systematic atrocities.
His remarks came as the United Nations warned that conditions for civilians in Sudan are rapidly deteriorating, while humanitarian agencies continue to face severe access restrictions due to the conflict.
The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF, which began in April 2023, has resulted in the deaths of at least 40,000 people and the displacement of around 12 million, according to the World Health Organization.
Last month, the RSF captured El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, and was accused of carrying out mass killings. The group now controls all five Darfur states, while the army retains control over the remaining 13 states, including Khartoum.
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