Bujumbura:The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia for conducting drone attacks on electricity facilities and civilian infrastructure in various Sudanese states. The ICGLR labeled these actions as significant breaches of international humanitarian law, qualifying them as war crimes due to the targeting of non-military civilian facilities.

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, the ICGLR issued a press statement on Friday, November 6, 2026, detailing that the RSF attacks impacted critical infrastructure in the states of Khartoum, Al-Gezira, Sennar, Al-Gadharef, River Nile, and Red Sea. These assaults have resulted in significant damage to the electricity sector, leading to power facilities being taken offline and causing widespread electricity disruptions across the country.

The statement highlighted serious concerns about the humanitarian impact of these attacks on civilians. It pointed out that the electricity disruptions threaten essential services such as healthcare, water supplies, education, and telecommunications. Additionally, economic and productive activities have been adversely affected, exacerbating the already challenging humanitarian conditions faced by the population.

Expressing solidarity with Sudan and its citizens, the ICGLR reiterated its support for the nation's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The Conference emphasized the importance of safeguarding Sudan's institutions, national resources, and key infrastructure.

The ICGLR urged the international community, along with regional and international organizations, to denounce these violations firmly. It called for an intensified humanitarian response to deliver urgent assistance to those impacted and to back efforts aimed at re-establishing peace, stability, and security in Sudan.