- RSF paramilitaries killed more than 200 civilians in Darfur, including 56 in Umm Kadada.
- Medical workers and civilians targeted in displacement camps like Zamzam.
- The UN and volunteer groups report ethnic-based executions and looting.
The violence in Sudan’s Darfur region has intensified, with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launching brutal assaults on displacement camps and towns. Reports confirm that over 200 civilians were killed, including 56 in the town of Umm Kadada.
As the conflict enters its second year, the humanitarian situation has spiraled into catastrophe. More than 12 million people have been displaced, and entire towns have lost access to medical care and communication.
Darfur in Crisis: RSF Atrocities Spark Global Outrage as Civilian Toll Rises
Sudan’s civil war, which erupted in April 2023, has now taken a horrific turn in Darfur, where RSF militias are accused of genocide and ethnic cleansing. The RSF, a powerful paramilitary force, has captured most of Darfur and continues to terrorize communities, with widespread reports of looting, house burnings, and systematic killings.
The city of El Fasher, the last major stronghold held by the Sudanese Armed Forces in Darfur, now faces imminent threat as RSF units push closer. Displacement camps like Zamzam, already overburdened with thousands fleeing violence, have become epicenters of mass killings. Entire families, including healthcare workers, have been wiped out in cold blood.
Volunteer groups like the Coordination of Resistance Committees and Sudanese Emergency Lawyers Initiative are among the few remaining sources of verified information. They’ve documented mass executions, the shutdown of communication lines, and the targeting of ethnic minorities—acts that may amount to war crimes.
The upcoming Sudan ministerial conference in London could be pivotal. As international outrage grows, diplomats are expected to push for stronger action, including humanitarian access, sanctions, and accountability for atrocities. Observers warn that a lack of decisive measures may embolden further violence.
Sudan’s crisis is no longer just a regional tragedy—it’s a global emergency demanding urgent action, accountability, and protection for those left voiceless amid escalating atrocities.
“The world must not look away from Darfur again.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres (previously on Sudan’s conflict)
