The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group locked in a brutal conflict with Sudan’s military (SAF), have captured key areas in Darfur amid reports of widespread atrocities. Eyewitnesses and aid groups describe mass killings, sexual violence, and ethnic targeting, raising fears of a repeat of Darfur’s 2000s genocide.
Darfur Under RSF Control: Cities Fall Amid Chaos
Over the past week, the RSF has tightened its grip on Darfur, seizing major cities like El Fasher, Nyala, and Geneina. The group—descended from the Janjaweed militias accused of genocide decades ago—has exploited Sudan’s civil war power vacuum. Local sources report executions, village burnings, and looting targeting civilians suspected of SAF ties.
“The situation is catastrophic,” a displaced woman from El Geneina told NextMinuteNews. “They kill men, kidnap women, and leave corpses in the streets. No one is safe.”
Ethnic Cleansing and Mass Graves Uncovered
Rights groups report targeted attacks on the Masalit and other non-Arab communities, suggesting ethnic cleansing. Sudan Conflict Monitor found mass graves in West Darfur, while satellite images confirm widespread destruction.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of collapsing healthcare: “Patients arrive with gunshot wounds, burns, and trauma from rape, but hospitals are bombed and deserted,” an MSF worker said.
Global Condemnation, But No Action
The UN and Western nations have denounced the RSF, with the U.S. sanctioning commanders and the African Union demanding a ceasefire. Critics call the response insufficient.
“The world watches another Darfur genocide, yet does nothing,” said the Darfur Women’s Rights Initiative.
5 Million Displaced as Famine Looms
Sudan’s crisis has displaced over 5 million, with Darfur hardest hit. Chad’s refugee camps overflow, while RSF blockades strangle aid. The UN’s WFP warns of famine without urgent intervention.
Will Sudan’s War Spread Regionally?
With the RSF advancing and the SAF crumbling, analysts fear a wider regional conflict involving Chad or Egypt. Meanwhile, Darfur’s civilians await rescue.
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