Recent reports reveal the brutal execution of more than 200 unarmed civilians by the Rapid Support Forces in northern Sudan, which raises alarm over the deteriorating humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing conflict between the RSF and Sudan's military.
Sudanese Villagers Executed Amid Escalating Conflict, Activists Report
Sudanese Villagers Executed Amid Escalating Conflict, Activists Report
Human rights groups decry wave of violence in Sudan as paramilitary RSF executes over 200 civilians during ongoing hostilities with the military.
The grim situation in Sudan intensifies as local activists report that over 200 unarmed villagers have been executed by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during violent clashes spanning three days. These incidents took place in the villages of al-Kadaris and al-Khelwat, located north of White Nile state, an area reportedly devoid of military presence. According to the Emergency Lawyers network, the RSF has been implicated in serious human rights violations, including executions, enforced disappearances, kidnappings, and widespread looting.
After a disruptive civil war erupted in April 2023, the RSF has detached itself from its former alliance with the military, which had been established following a mutual coup. While RSF leaders engage in discussions in Kenya to carve out a rival governance framework—tentatively named the "Government of Peace and Unity"—analysts express concerns over the potential deepening of national divisions.
The conflict has prompted warnings from humanitarian organizations, as it has uprooted approximately 12 million people, leading to a staggering human toll, with tens of thousands of civilians perishing. The battle for control remains fierce, particularly between army chief Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, further compounding the chaos straining the country.
Recent military wins have enabled the army to reclaim significant sections of the capital, Khartoum, and crucial state territories, while the RSF plans to solidify its governance in the remaining regions of Darfur and parts of Kordofan state. Despite these setbacks, both factions continue to vie for supremacy as the humanitarian crisis escalates, underscoring the perilous situation facing Sudan and its civilians.
