Sudan Condemns RSF War Crimes in el-Fasher as Survivors Recount Mass Killings

The conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region has escalated sharply, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accused of committing war crimes in el-Fasher, North Darfur’s capital. Survivors report mass killings, sexual violence, and ethnic targeting, prompting Sudan’s government to denounce the RSF’s “systematic atrocities.” The violence echoes Darfur’s 2000s genocide, raising global alarm.

El-Fasher Under Siege: Civilians Trapped in Crossfire

El-Fasher, Darfur’s last major city outside RSF control, is now a battleground between the paramilitary group and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Civilians endure relentless attacks, with reports of neighborhood burnings and ethnically driven executions. Survivors fleeing to Chad describe horrors like summary killings and families burned alive.

“They shot my brothers for ‘supporting the army,’” said an anonymous survivor. “No one was spared.”

Ethnic Cleansing Allegations: Mass Graves Found

The RSF—descended from Janjaweed militias linked to Darfur’s genocide—faces new accusations of targeting the Masalit community. Activists report mass graves near el-Fasher, with victims showing torture marks. Sudan demands an international probe, but access for investigators remains blocked by fighting.

Global Condemnation, But Little Action

While the US, EU, and AU have called for ceasefires, critics decry inaction as the RSF advances with foreign backing. “The world is watching another potential genocide,” warned the Sudan Human Rights Monitor.

Collapsing Humanitarian Conditions

Over 700,000 civilians in el-Fasher face starvation and disease. The WHO confirms hospital bombings, while aid convoys are blocked. “Children die from hunger and preventable illness,” said a displaced doctor.

Will el-Fasher Decide Sudan’s Future?

If the RSF captures el-Fasher, it could cement control over Darfur, further fracturing Sudan. Amid mounting pressure, General al-Burhan’s military government risks losing legitimacy unless it protects civilians. Survivors beg: “Intervene before it’s too late.”

As the crisis worsens, the world’s response—or lack thereof—will determine whether Sudan becomes another forgotten tragedy.

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