Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Tawakkol Karman, has voiced her strong support for Sudan as the country works towards freeing itself from the grip of the Janjaweed militias.

In a post on her official Facebook page, Karman celebrated the recent recapture of the Republican Palace in Khartoum, stating, "The Republican Palace has returned to the hands of the state and the Sudanese people. We stand with and support a new Sudan, free from the terrorist Janjaweed militias."

On March 21, 2025, the Sudanese army announced that it had regained control of the Republican Palace in Khartoum after fierce fighting with the Rapid Support Forces, who had taken over the palace in April 2023. This recovery is seen as a crucial step toward restoring Sudan's sovereignty and reasserting state authority over its territory, sparking hope for peace and stability across the nation.

Karman had previously discussed the importance of ridding Sudan of these militias at the Munich Security Conference on February 15, 2025. She stressed that the removal of the Janjaweed and other cross-border mercenaries is not just essential for Sudan, but for global peace and security. These militias, Karman pointed out, have committed horrific crimes, including ethnic cleansing, forced displacement, sexual violence, and even slavery—atrocities that are reminiscent of medieval times.

She called for global support for Sudan's army, government, and people, urging the world to help the country achieve a future free from militias, with full control over its own land. Karman expressed her confidence that Sudan will overcome these challenges and emerge as a democratic, independent, and prosperous nation, despite the regional forces trying to destabilize the country by misusing its wealth.