Sudanese paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemeti, has pledged to rid Sudan of the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence, describing the group as a threat to national unity and stability. His remarks came during a televised speech marking the anniversary of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which he commands.

In a fiery address, Hemeti declared that “the Sudanese people must be freed from the grip of the Brotherhood,” accusing the Islamist movement of fueling division, corruption, and war. He framed the RSF’s ongoing military campaign as a struggle not only against the Sudanese Armed Forces but also against what he called “the ideological remnants of the Brotherhood.”

“We are fighting for a Sudan that belongs to all its people—not one hijacked by extremist agendas,” Hemeti said. “The Brotherhood has infiltrated institutions, manipulated religion, and brought suffering to our nation. We will not allow them to return.”

The statement marks a sharp escalation in Hemeti’s rhetoric, aligning with broader regional trends in which several Arab governments have moved to curtail the Muslim Brotherhood’s political and social influence. Analysts say Hemeti is seeking to position himself as a nationalist alternative to both the army and Islamist factions, amid Sudan’s deepening civil conflict.

No official response has yet been issued by Brotherhood-affiliated figures in Sudan, though political observers warn that such statements could inflame tensions and provoke retaliatory narratives.

International mediators continue to push for a ceasefire and inclusive dialogue, but Hemeti’s vow to “cleanse” Sudan of Brotherhood influence signals a hardening stance that may further polarize the country’s fractured political landscape.