Mass grave with 25 bodies found in Sudan’s Kurmuk after army retakes town
Summary
Sudanese armed forces found a mass grave with at least 25 bodies in Kurmuk, Blue Nile State, after retaking the town from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Local officials accuse the RSF of killing women, children, and hospital staff during their occupation, amid ongoing fighting in the region.Key Facts
- The mass grave was discovered in the northeastern part of Kurmuk during army operations.
- The victims included children, women, and hospital workers.
- The killings reportedly happened near Jebel Fankat, a strategic hill used by the RSF for drone attacks.
- The RSF and Sudanese army have been in conflict since April 2023.
- The RSF has been accused of mass killings in several areas, including Khartoum and El-Fasher.
- Fighting continues in Blue Nile State and West Darfur, causing many people to flee their homes.
- The World Health Organization estimates around 40,000 people have died due to the conflict.
- More than 14 million people have been displaced from their homes because of the fighting.
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