Sudan has sharply criticized Uganda for hosting a meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, calling the move an affront to Sudanese civilians and regional stability. The Sudanese Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday, February 22, 2026, condemning the talks held at Uganda’s State House in Entebbe as "unprecedented" and harmful to diplomatic efforts to resolve Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
The statement accused Dagalo’s RSF of committing widespread atrocities, including killings and human rights violations documented by international observers. While acknowledging Uganda’s sovereign right to conduct foreign policy, Sudan expressed concern that hosting the RSF leader could signal a shift in Kampala’s stance toward the conflict, potentially undermining African Union and IGAD-led peace initiatives.
This meeting marks Dagalo’s first public appearance in months, reigniting debates about accountability for violence in Sudan. Analysts suggest the diplomatic rift could complicate regional efforts to mediate the crisis, which has displaced millions since its escalation in 2023.
