Sudan paramilitaries accused of crimes against humanity over siege of key city
Summary
UN investigators have accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing serious human rights abuses in the city of el-Fasher, Darfur, including crimes against humanity. Both RSF and the Sudanese regular army are reportedly involved in targeting civilians. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to numerous deaths and displacement of millions.Key Facts
- The UN report accuses RSF of crimes like murder, torture, and other abuses in el-Fasher, Darfur.
- Alleged crimes include using starvation as a weapon and acts amounting to extermination.
- Both RSF and the Sudanese army reportedly target civilians as a war strategy.
- The conflict in Sudan has forced about 13 million people to flee their homes.
- The city of el-Fasher has been under siege for over a year.
- The US has accused RSF of genocide against Darfur's non-Arabic population.
- Sanctions have been placed on Sudan's army chief, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
- A report urges the international community to implement an arms embargo and set up a judicial process to address these allegations.
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