US Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello at a press conference in Geneva on August 12. (EPA)
The American administration reiterated on Sunday its support to the Sudanese people and their pursuit of democracy and civilian rule.
In a post on the X platform on the occasion of International Day of Democracy, US Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello said: “We stand with the Sudanese people in their unwavering demand for an inclusive, civilian-led democracy.”
On this day, “we celebrate the Sudanese people who have inspired the world by rising up to reject an oppressive regime and demand control of their future,” he added.
“Those waging this war dishonor that dream and that courage,” he stated.
On the ground, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said it repelled a government attack in the Sennar region, incurring heavy losses in their ranks.
It released video footage of how it repelled the attack near the Mayerno area. The army and its supporters did not comment on the attack.
Also on Sunday, several outlets reported the death of Mohammed Badawi Bashir, commander of the RSF’s “Al-Bara bin Malik” unit.
The unit is comprised of hardline Islamists and supporters of the regime of ousted President Omar al-Bashir. They had taken part in the regime’s battles in southern Sudan.
Opponents of the unit have described it as a Muslim Brotherhood militia that the army has allowed to acquire advanced military gear and equipment, including drones and artillery.
