RSF Fighters Film Execution in El-Fasher Hospital Massacre

In a horrific escalation of violence in Sudan’s Darfur region, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters filmed themselves executing civilians inside a hospital in el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The attack, labeled a “hospital massacre,” has sparked global outrage, reviving fears of a repeat of Darfur’s 20-year-old genocide.

Hospital Massacre: Eyewitness Accounts

Eyewitnesses and activists report that RSF paramilitaries stormed the hospital, targeting patients, medical staff, and displaced civilians seeking shelter. Shockingly, the attackers recorded the killings, with videos spreading on social media before removal. Human rights groups describe the footage as “chilling evidence of war crimes.”

The RSF, originally the Janjaweed militia, has been fighting Sudan’s army (SAF) since April 2023. The conflict has devolved into ethnic violence, with Darfur’s Masalit community repeatedly targeted.

War Crime or Ethnic Cleansing?

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International classify the attack as a potential war crime. A HRW spokesperson stated:

“This is a deliberate act of terror, violating medical neutrality under international law.”

The hospital was one of the few remaining functional medical centers in Darfur. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns the assault has left thousands without healthcare amid famine and displacement.

Global Response: Condemnation Without Action

While the UN and Western nations have condemned the attack, critics say sanctions and arms embargoes remain weak. The UN Security Council has yet to penalize RSF leaders, despite evidence of atrocities.

Meanwhile, UAE and Russia face accusations of supporting the RSF through arms deals. Neighboring Chad and South Sudan struggle with refugee influxes, as over 10 million have fled since the war began.

Will the RSF Face Justice?

The ICC previously prosecuted figures tied to the Darfur genocide, including ex-President Omar al-Bashir. However, RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) remains free, with no imminent accountability.

Activists demand:
✔ Targeted sanctions on RSF commanders & financiers
✔ Stricter arms embargoes to block weapons flow
✔ ICC investigations into new atrocities

Conclusion: A Test for Global Morality

The el-Fasher massacre exposes the world’s inaction in protecting civilians. As Sudan’s war rages on, the choice is clear: prevent another genocide or fail Darfur again.

For now, el-Fasher’s survivors remain trapped—abandoned by the world.

— NextMinuteNews | Reporting for Truth, Demanding Justice

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