Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has strongly condemned the recent attack by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia on the Merowe Dam power plant located on the Nile River.
The attack, carried out using suicide drones, resulted in the loss of electricity supply to large parts of the country, and the MFA has deemed it a clear terrorist act and a full-fledged war crime.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this crime is part of a larger genocidal plan implemented by the militia, with the support of its regional sponsors.
The statement highlighted the devastating impact of targeting electricity services on citizens’ lives and essential services such as water, health, education, and livelihoods.
The MFA also drew attention to other recent atrocities committed by the militia, including a massacre in Zamzam camp that claimed the lives of 16 displaced persons, and another in the village of Om Meleiha, where 11 civilians were killed.
The Ministry has urged the international community to condemn these heinous crimes and exert pressure on the militia’s sponsors to stop supplying them with weapons and mercenaries.
The Ministry stated that the attack on the Merowe Dam power plant is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the safety and well-being of all civilians.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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