‘Horrific violations’: Arab nations slam RSF killings in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Summary
Several Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, have condemned human rights abuses committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in el-Fasher, Sudan. Satellite images and reports point to mass killings and other atrocities after the RSF captured the city from Sudan's army. The conflict has displaced millions and raised fears of further divisions in Sudan.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye, and Jordan condemned the actions of the RSF in el-Fasher, Sudan.
- Satellite images from Yale University suggest mass killings, with signs that could be human bodies and red discolored areas on the ground.
- The RSF has been in conflict with Sudan's army since 2023, displacing over 12 million people.
- At least 2,000 people died in el-Fasher since the RSF took control, according to the Sudanese government.
- There are reports of violence, including executions, civilian attacks, and sexual violence in el-Fasher.
- El-Fasher's capture gives the RSF near-total control of Darfur, increasing concerns about Sudan's stability.
- Egypt and other nations called for measures to establish a truce and provide humanitarian aid.
- The RSF originated from the Janjaweed militia, associated with genocide in Darfur in the 2000s.
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