January 14, 2025 (WAD MADANI) – The Sudanese army on Tuesday condemned what it called “excesses” committed by some of its troops against residents of the al-Kanabi area in Al Jazirah state, following accusations of violence against civilians. On Monday, political groups, rights activists and armed factions accused the army and allied forces of killing 13 civilians and detaining women in al-Kanabi. They alleged these actions were part of a campaign targeting certain ethnic groups. Videos circulating online appear to show individuals in army uniforms and civilian clothes committing abuses against residents of Wad Madani, the state capital. The residents were accused of collaborating with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group the army has been fighting for months. “The armed forces condemn the individual excesses that occurred recently in some areas of Al Jazirah state after the liberation of Wad Madani,” an army spokesperson said in a statement seen by Sudan Tribune. The army said it was committed to international law and would hold accountable anyone involved in abuses against civilians in al-Kanabi and elsewhere in the state. It said it was monitoring the security situation in coordination with local authorities. The statement added that the army was …

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