Egypt Daily News – Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as “Hemedti” and the commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), sparked widespread reactions across social media following statements in which he harshly criticized Egypt’s military and issued threats, claiming Cairo is backing the Sudanese Armed Forces in the ongoing conflict.
In a widely circulated segment of his speech, Hemedti said:
“Egyptian support is ongoing. They brought in eight planes. We know where two landed, and where the others went—every detail, even the dates they arrived. But thank God, all that—those planes—were gone in minutes. A fiery blow struck them, a disaster came to them from a place they didn’t expect.”
He went on to issue a warning, saying:
“Port Sudan is closed off. Now the military convoys are on their way. Yesterday, 32 military tractors entered. But I assure you, we will wipe them all out.”
In response to Hemedti’s remarks, Egyptian Member of Parliament Mostafa Bakry commented in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying:
“Hemedti, the head of the RSF militia, accusing Egypt of aiding the Sudanese army, is a reflection of the confusion and defeat his forces are experiencing. Egypt supports legitimate authority in Sudan but does not interfere in other countries’ internal affairs. Hemedti is using Egypt as a scapegoat for his losses.”
The commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) renewed accusations against Egypt, claiming it is backing the Sudanese army by supplying eight aircraft piloted by Egyptian personnel. According to him, these planes take off from the northern city of Dongola and are used to bomb areas in Kordofan and Darfur.
He described the alleged support as a “blatant act of aggression against the Sudanese people.” On Sunday, he further alleged that Egypt had delivered 32 military trucks loaded with weapons, ammunition, and aviation fuel, warning that the RSF would confront “any external interference that threatens Sudan’s sovereignty.”
Tensions between Egypt and the RSF have escalated in recent months as the Sudanese conflict drags on. Egypt has traditionally maintained strong ties with Sudan’s regular army and its leadership, while expressing concern over regional stability. Hemedti’s aggressive rhetoric may reflect both battlefield losses and a bid to shift blame amid growing pressure.
