Darfur Atrocities Escalate as RSF Seizes Control
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group formerly allied with Sudan’s government, has captured key cities in Darfur, triggering horrific reports of civilian massacres, sexual violence, and ethnic cleansing. Eyewitnesses and monitors liken the violence to the 2003 Darfur genocide, with non-Arab communities like the Masalit targeted. Over 1.2 million people are displaced as aid groups warn of famine.
RSF’s Brutal Offensive: War Crimes Alleged
In a rapid assault, RSF fighters—descendants of the Janjaweed militias—overran El Fasher, Nyala, and Geneina, burning villages and executing civilians. Satellite images confirm widespread destruction, while survivors describe systematic killings and looting.
“They shoot men, kidnap women, and leave nothing behind,” a Geneina refugee told reporters. The RSF denies allegations, but evidence mounts of crimes against humanity.
Global Condemnation, Weak Response
The UN, Amnesty International, and the African Union have demanded action, with Secretary-General Guterres warning of impending atrocities. The US and EU debate sanctions, but fragmented global focus—diverted by Ukraine and Gaza—leaves Darfur neglected.
“The world’s silence is complicity,” a Human Rights Watch spokesperson stated.
Collapsing Aid Systems, Starvation Looms
With supply routes blocked and hospitals bombed, the World Food Programme halted operations in parts of Darfur. Chad and South Sudan struggle with 500,000+ refugees. MSF reports children dying from malnutrition as clinics overflow.
Darfur’s Fall Reshapes Sudan’s Civil War
The RSF’s dominance in Darfur strengthens leader Hemedti’s grip on gold mines and trade routes, while Sudan’s military government falters. Chad faces spillover risks as peace talks stall.
Will Darfur Be Forgotten Again?
Survivors beg for no-fly zones or ICC prosecutions, but geopolitical gridlock delays intervention. Without urgent action, Darfur’s nightmare deepens.
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