Yale Report Exposes RSF Atrocities in Sudan’s el-Fasher
A damning report from Yale University has revealed shocking evidence of mass killings allegedly committed by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. Satellite imagery and harrowing witness testimonies expose a pattern of violence, raising alarms about potential war crimes and ethnic cleansing.
Satellite Evidence and Survivor Accounts
The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab’s report documents mass graves, arson attacks, and systematic violence against civilians in el-Fasher since mid-2023. Satellite images show burn scars, destroyed villages, and possible mass burial sites. Witnesses describe RSF fighters executing unarmed men, looting homes, and targeting ethnic groups—echoing the Darfur genocide of the early 2000s.
One survivor who fled to Chad recounted: “They came at dawn, shooting everyone. Women and children were not spared. They burned our homes and left nothing.” These accounts align with prior UN reports accusing the RSF of ethnic-based violence against the Masalit and other non-Arab communities.
El-Fasher Under Siege: A Humanitarian Catastrophe
El-Fasher has become a battleground in Sudan’s civil war, raging since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF. The city, home to 1.8 million people—including displaced families—faces starvation, shelling, and blocked humanitarian aid.
The RSF, a paramilitary group linked to the Janjaweed militias, has encircled el-Fasher, cutting off supply routes. Hospitals have been bombed, markets destroyed, and food stocks depleted. The World Food Programme (WFP) warns of “imminent famine” if aid access is not granted.
Global Outrage and Demands for Justice
Human rights groups and governments have condemned the atrocities. The UN’s Volker Türk denounced the “unconscionable violence,” while the US and African Union have called for accountability. Sanctions against RSF leaders are under consideration.
Yet, with the SAF and RSF locked in conflict, justice remains distant. The ICC—which previously indicted RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)—may face renewed pressure to prosecute new crimes.
Will History Repeat Itself in Darfur?
For Sudanese survivors, el-Fasher’s horrors recall the Darfur genocide. Despite past global outcry, impunity has prevailed.
“The world failed Darfur once,” said a Sudanese activist. “If they ignore this, history will judge them harshly.”
What Comes Next?
With violence escalating, civilians remain trapped. The Yale report provides critical documentation—but without urgent action, el-Fasher risks becoming another symbol of unchecked brutality.
The international community must act now.
— Reporting by NextMinuteNews
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