Rapid Support Forces Capture El Fasher Amid Mass Killings, Displacement in Sudan

Sudan's civil war escalated dramatically with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) capturing El Fasher, the last Sudanese Armed Forces stronghold in Darfur, leading to widespread reports of massacres and executions of civilians and unarmed fighters, actions considered war crimes by the UN. Eyewitness accounts detail horrific ethnic-based revenge killings and house-to-house searches resulting in summary executions, while satellite imagery reveals evidence consistent with systematic mass killings around El Fasher. The UN and humanitarian groups warn of a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands flee violence, facing dire conditions with shortages of food, water, and medical care, exacerbated by continued drone strikes and blockades. The RSF denies these allegations, accusing opponents of fabricating reports, but independent investigations and video evidence have surfaced showing potential atrocities. International responses include emergency aid pledges such as the UK's £5 million contribution, though critics highlight the lack of widespread political attention compared to other global crises. The situation's complexity and the ethnic dimensions of violence underscore profound challenges for Sudan's stability and regional security, with the risk of further mass atrocities increasing.