Ugandan Army Commander Accuses Hemeti of “War Crimes” After His Father’s Visit to Kampala

The Commander of the Ugandan Armed Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, described Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemeti) as a “war criminal” in controversial remarks, coming just days after the country’s president hosted the contentious Sudanese leader.

Fiery Remarks from the Army Commander

Direct Accusations

The Commander of the Ugandan Army, who is President Yoweri Museveni’s son, launched a scathing attack on the commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He explicitly accused Hemeti of involvement in shedding the blood of Sudanese civilians during the ongoing conflict in the country.

Formulation of the Accusations

His statements employed the description “his hands are stained with the blood of innocents” to emphasize his accusations, classifying Dagalo as a war criminal in his view. These remarks have sparked widespread controversy in African political circles.

Background of the Controversial Meeting

Hemeti’s Visit to Uganda

These remarks come just days after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni received Hemeti in the capital, Kampala. That visit had caused discontent within Sudanese opposition circles.

Context of Bilateral Relations

Uganda maintains relations with multiple parties in the Sudanese crisis, but the latest statements reveal internal tensions within the official stance towards the RSF and its commander.

Repercussions of the Remarks

Expected Reactions

These remarks are expected to provoke strong reactions from the Sudanese government and the RSF, especially since they came from a high-ranking military figure in a neighboring country.

Impact on Regional Diplomacy

These sharp statements may affect regional mediation efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis and expose divisions in African positions towards the warring parties in Sudan.