The Libyan government appointed by the House of Representatives, which controls eastern Libya, has vehemently denied accusations made by Sudan‘s representative to the United Nations regarding support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
In a statement posted on their official Facebook page today, Friday, the Libyan government expressed deep astonishment at the allegations made by Sudan’s representative during a speech at the UN Security Council.
The statement read, “Despite the grave violations and crimes against humanity, including ethnic cleansing, committed by all parties in the Sudanese conflict, Sudan’s representative attempts to divert attention from the humanitarian atrocities by falsely accusing certain countries, including Libya and its army, of supporting one side over the other.”
The Libyan government, appointed by the parliament, rejected the accusations as false and misleading, asserting its non-interference in Sudan’s internal affairs, describing the conflict as an internal Sudanese matter.
“We warn all parties to refrain from dragging Libya and its authorities, particularly its security and military entities, into this internal conflict. We urge them to resolve their disputes away from Libya and its people,” the statement continued.
The Libyan government concluded its statement by calling on all parties in Sudan to halt the “bloodshed among brothers” and prioritize reason, responding to calls for dialogue and internal reconciliation facilitated by neighboring countries, aiming for peace and the return of displaced persons.
Sudan’s representative to the UN had accused forces in eastern Libya, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, of supporting the RSF in Sudan by supplying ammunition and artillery through affiliated battalions and Chadian militias. This, according to the representative, poses a direct threat to peace and security in Africa.
The conflict in Sudan has escalated, drawing in accusations and concerns from neighboring countries.
The Libyan government’s strong denial reflects its stance on maintaining non-interference in the complex internal dynamics of Sudan.
The allegations come amid a backdrop of regional instability, with multiple factions vying for control and influence.
Libya, emerging from its own period of conflict and division, emphasizes the importance of sovereignty and non-intervention.
The government’s call for peace and dialogue in Sudan aligns with broader international efforts to stabilize the region and prevent further humanitarian crises.
