Sudan's RSF Arrests Fighters Including Abu Lulu Over El-Fasher Massacre

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have arrested several fighters accused of committing atrocities during their recent capture of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. Among those detained is Abu Lulu, a notorious RSF commander shown in multiple videos executing civilians, which has sparked international outrage and allegations of war crimes. The RSF announced these arrests and stated that legal committees have begun investigations as part of their commitment to uphold wartime laws and military discipline, emphasizing that no one is above the law. However, skepticism remains among observers and Sudanese citizens, with some viewing the arrests as a public relations effort to deflect criticism and shift blame from senior RSF leaders. The United Nations has warned that violence and horror persist across the Darfur region, with survivors recounting mass killings and widespread abuses following the siege and fall of El-Fasher. Tens of thousands have fled the city amid ongoing conflict and reports of grave human rights violations.