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Sudan’s paramilitary killed hundreds including hospital patients in Darfur, residents say

Sudan’s paramilitary killed hundreds including hospital patients in Darfur, residents say

Summary

Sudan's paramilitary forces reportedly killed hundreds of people, including hospital patients, in the city of el-Fasher, Darfur. The U.N. and aid workers detailed atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces, who have been fighting to control Sudan since 2023. An investigation is reportedly underway following acknowledgment of abuses by the RSF commander.

Key Facts

  • Sudan's paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), reportedly killed hundreds, including hospital patients, in el-Fasher, Darfur.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 460 people were killed in a hospital in el-Fasher.
  • Survivors described widespread killings, including ethnic and politically motivated attacks.
  • The U.N. migration agency noted 35,000 people have fled el-Fasher since Sunday.
  • The RSF commander acknowledged "abuses" by the forces and mentioned an investigation.
  • Witnesses reported RSF fighters committing house-to-house attacks, beating, and shooting people.
  • There are reports of sexual assaults by the RSF and people dying from gunshot wounds in the streets.
  • Doctors Without Borders in Tawila has treated many wounded and malnourished children arriving from el-Fasher.
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