Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
Summary
In Sudan’s Darfur region, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces since 2023. Human rights groups, including Sudan’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), are secretly documenting serious abuses like killings, sexual violence, and illegal detentions carried out by the RSF.Key Facts
- The RSF controls large parts of western Sudan and is accused of burning villages, killing civilians, and committing sexual violence.
- The NCHR has secret teams gathering evidence despite high risks, using small phones and secure communication to avoid detection.
- Reports show mass executions and mass graves in cities captured by the RSF, pointing to genocide.
- Around 4,000 cases of sexual violence have been documented in Darfur, with 20% of victims under 18 years old.
- A UN investigation confirmed the RSF’s actions amount to genocide, including mass killings, gang rapes, and deliberate starvation.
- Amnesty International accused the RSF of crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during a siege of el-Fasher.
- The RSF has detained thousands of civilians without trial, including many women and children, in overcrowded prisons.
- The NCHR calls for the immediate release of detainees following international rules for armed conflicts.
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