The Emergency Lawyers network reported that paramilitary RSF has executed over 200 unarmed civilians in Sudan, intensifying concerns over the humanitarian crisis and potential political fragmentation as the RSF prepares to announce a rival government.
Escalating Violence in Sudan: Atrocities Committed by RSF Against Civilians
Escalating Violence in Sudan: Atrocities Committed by RSF Against Civilians
Reports reveal over 200 unarmed civilians brutally killed by the Rapid Support Forces amid Sudan's ongoing conflict, raising alarms over human rights violations.
In a deeply troubling development during the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the Emergency Lawyers network has alleged that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) executed over 200 unarmed civilians in a series of brutal attacks against villages in the White Nile state. The reported incidents transpired over three days in locations such as al-Kadaris and al-Khelwat, where the military was notably absent. The RSF is accused of a range of severe human rights violations including executions, kidnappings, and property looting.
The RSF, previously allied with the military, has been engaged in a violent struggle for power following a civil war that erupted in April 2023. The fallout between the military's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo has severely fragmented Sudan's political landscape. The RSF has not yet issued any comments regarding the recent allegations.
Amid these mounting tensions, senior RSF leaders are currently in Nairobi, where they are set to unveil plans for establishing a rival government in regions under RSF influence. Analysts express concern that this political maneuver could lead to further divisions within Sudan.
The humanitarian situation in Sudan is critical, with approximately 12 million displaced and tens of thousands of casualties attributable to the ongoing hostilities. Recent military gains by the Sudanese army, particularly in Khartoum and the strategic state of Gezira, have positioned them to reclaim control from the RSF, further complicating the conflict. General Burhan, currently operating from Port Sudan, has firmly rejected any steps towards RSF governance, escalating fears of continued violence and instability in the region.
