In the wake of a 48-hour killing spree resulting in over 2,000 civilian deaths, a maternity hospital in El Fasher was attacked, resulting in the deaths of over 460 patients and their companions. Satellite imagery and reports from the World Health Organisation and humanitarian groups reveal the devastating aftermath, including bodies scattered across the hospital floor. The RSF, accused of war crimes and potential genocide, is also alleged to be behind these atrocities, and has taken control of the majority of western Sudan. The recent events have sparked calls for an immediate end to the military escalation, while international efforts to mediate a ceasefire continue to face challenges.
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Following the RSF’s seizure of el-Fasher, reports surfaced of horrific atrocities against civilians, including executions of the sick and injured at Al Saudi Hospital. Satellite imagery confirmed the presence of potential mass graves near hospitals, with sources estimating up to 2,000 deaths in just three days. The RSF has cut off satellite communication, hindering information flow, while those fleeing report widespread looting and targeted killings of those with military knowledge. The current violence is a continuation of the ongoing conflict, with the RSF seeking to control Darfur, a region rich in resources like gold.
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The last functioning hospital in El-Fasher, Sudan, was the site of a massacre following the city’s capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports indicate that over 460 patients and their companions were killed, and six health workers were abducted on October 28th. Videos allegedly filmed by RSF fighters show ransacked wards and bodies, with the leader of the RSF vowing to investigate the allegations. The UN and Doctors Without Borders are reporting extremely alarming levels of malnutrition among those fleeing the city, with the crisis raising concerns of ethnically targeted violence and a potential famine-like situation, evoking the horrors of the Darfur genocide.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned the killing of over 460 patients and companions at the Saudi Maternity Hospital in el-Fasher, Sudan, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF’s actions included abducting health workers and seizing the city after an 18-month siege, leading to reports of ethnic killings. The European Union has also condemned the RSF, citing the targeting of civilians based on ethnicity and calling for the protection of civilians and humanitarian access. The violence has resulted in mass displacement, starvation, and a humanitarian crisis.
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Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) seizure of El Fasher, reports of ethnic-based atrocities have emerged, including video evidence suggesting summary executions of civilians. Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab has found evidence of mass killings, describing a systematic “ethnic cleansing” of non-Arab communities. The UN Human Rights Office is receiving alarming reports of summary executions, potentially with ethnic motivations, while thousands have already been displaced. With communications cut off, and humanitarian aid lacking, the situation in El Fasher is dire, raising fears of a repeat of past RSF massacres in Darfur.
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A Sudanese human rights group has reported the army is torturing people to death in Khartoum, where the army recently regained control. The Emergency Lawyers group documented hundreds of arrests, with some detainees later found dead with evidence of torture. The group observed a dangerous escalation in violations, with detainees facing inhumane conditions, unfair trials, or release in poor health. Both the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of atrocities during the ongoing civil war, contributing to a severe humanitarian crisis and a cholera outbreak.
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The health center in Zamzam Camp, a displacement camp in Sudan, was already busy when the notorious Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began a ground assault on April 11, 2025. RSF units breached the camp’s defenses, setting neighborhoods ablaze and targeting women and children. Witnesses reported mass executions, including the killing of medical staff at a clinic and the slaughter of residents seeking shelter at a Quranic school. The attack on Zamzam is believed to be one of the worst war crimes of the conflict, with estimates of the death toll ranging from hundreds to over two thousand, targeting nurse Hanadi Dawood.
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A recent investigation suggests over 1,500 civilians were massacred during a three-day attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on North Darfur’s Zamzam displacement camp in April, potentially making it the second-largest war crime in the ongoing conflict. This assault, characterized by mass executions and abductions, resulted in hundreds of civilians still unaccounted for, with some experts estimating the death toll could reach 2,000. The magnitude of the violence, which targeted one of the most vulnerable populations, included widespread looting, sexual violence, and the abduction of numerous women. The attack on Zamzam has received little global attention despite the evidence of atrocities.
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Al Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, is under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to dire conditions for its 900,000 residents. The RSF has blocked food and fuel, creating a humanitarian crisis. The city is a militarized zone, with residents facing shelling and a lack of essential supplies. The collapse of the Zamzam camp and the prevention of aid convoys have exacerbated the situation, leading to widespread hunger and a high risk of famine.
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Starvation deaths are tragically being reported in El Fasher, Sudan, according to activists, painting a grim picture of a city besieged for over a year and a half. It’s hard to even fathom the suffering endured by the people there, a true testament to human resilience that they’ve managed to survive this long. The core of the problem, it seems, lies in the unbearable scarcity of basic necessities, particularly food.
The fact that a single sack of millet, a staple food for the local population, is now selling for a staggering 4.2 million Sudanese pounds – roughly $1,750 – speaks volumes.… Continue reading
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