Oman: Scholar Denounces Crimes in Sudan, Calls for International Action

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamad Al-Khalili, the Grand Mufti of Oman, has condemned the recent massacre of civilians in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces. Reports indicate that at least 120 people were killed in Alseriha, prompting calls for international action and reflection on the moral responsibilities of global organizations. The Sudan Doctors Syndicate has also reported ongoing atrocities, furthering concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the region.

The Grand Mufti of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamad Al-Khalili, has publicly condemned the violent incidents occurring in Sudan, particularly referencing the recent massacre of numerous citizens in the village of Alseriha, located in Al-Gezira State. Reports from the Sudan Doctors Syndicate indicate that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, might be responsible for killing upwards of 120 individuals in this tragic event that unfolded last Friday. Sheikh Al-Khalili articulated his profound concern for the situation, characterizing the actions as a grievous affront to the rights of the Arab Muslim populace in Sudan. He stated, “I was very disturbed by the aggression of criminal gangs against the Arab Muslim Sudanese people, after entering one of its villages and wiping out its men”. Sheikh Al-Khalili further questioned the moral compass of those committing such atrocious acts, invoking historical precedents, and emphasized that the killing of innocent lives constitutes one of the gravest corruptions imaginable. The Grand Mufti also expressed his discontent regarding the lack of decisive action from the international community, urging entities such as the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations to address the atrocities. He questioned, “Where is the Arab League? Where is the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation? Where are the United Nations and human rights organisations of the world?” The Mufti lamented that the confirmation of these events, as reported by various sources, leaves him wishing it were merely a fabrication. Furthermore, the Sudanese Doctors Syndicate has voiced its profound sorrow and anger over the continued violence inflicted by the RSF against unarmed civilians, labeling the area a scene of ongoing massacres and brutal violations amid an alarming silence from the global community. These comments and reports highlight the urgent need for international awareness and intervention in the face of escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been marked by significant violence, particularly involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia group involved in violent confrontations with various factions including the Sudanese Armed Forces. Al-Gezira State, where the recent attacks took place, has become a focal point of such violence, resulting in grave humanitarian consequences. The Sudan Doctors Syndicate plays a crucial role in documenting casualties and violations amid the chaos, providing insights into the impact of these actions on civilian populations. The international community’s response, or lack thereof, remains a critical issue as global organizations are called upon to intervene in what has been described as crimes against humanity.

The statements by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamad Al-Khalili and the reports from the Sudan Doctors Syndicate underscore the severity of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, particularly the atrocities committed by the RSF against civilians. The Grand Mufti’s call for international intervention highlights the urgent need for a coordinated response from global and regional entities to address these escalating violations and protect innocent lives. Without such intervention, the potential for further tragedy remains high, and the silence of the international community is increasingly untenable.

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