Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Sudan has filed a formal complaint against Chad with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, headquartered in Banjul, Gambia. Sudan’s complaint alleges Chad’s support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are accused of committing severe human rights violations in Sudan, including killings, sexual violence, forced displacement, and other alleged crimes against humanity.

The Sudanese government filed the complaint on November 1, via a legal committee appointed by the country’s sovereign council. According to a statement on the Government spokesperson’s official page, Sudan’s allegations are based on what it describes as “concrete evidence” that Chad has been a major supporter of RSF operations within Sudan, which have caused extensive civilian suffering over the past 18 months of conflict.

The RSF, engaged in a protracted battle with the Sudanese army, is widely reported to have destabilized regions of Sudan, particularly affecting vulnerable civilian populations.

Sudan’s Ministry of Justice accused Chad of playing a “key role” in facilitating the RSF’s operations, a claim that has sharply heightened tensions between the two neighboring nations. Sudan alleges that Chad’s interference in its internal affairs has fueled the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, calling Chad’s involvement “an escalation that is at odds with peaceful regional cooperation.”

Chad has swiftly denied Sudan’s allegations. In a statement following the complaint, the Chadian government reiterated its position as a neutral mediator in the regional conflict. Chad’s response emphasized its dedication to peace efforts in Sudan, denying any support for the RSF or any active involvement in Sudan’s internal conflicts.

This escalation follows an earlier claim by Sudan’s UN representative on October 29, accusing Chad of sending “humanitarian aid” convoys into Sudan, allegedly containing sophisticated weaponry protected by RSF personnel. Chad dismissed these claims as baseless, maintaining that its actions have been solely focused on peace-building efforts.

The complaint in Banjul has garnered attention from international human rights advocates, as both countries face heightened scrutiny from the African Union and other regional entities. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has not yet issued an official response on whether it will formally investigate Sudan’s allegations against Chad.