Amnesty: RSF in Sudan committed crimes against humanity in el-Faşer

Amnesty International published a report stating that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity in the city of el-Faşer. The report emphasizes that the RSF's actions against civilians, such as systematic attacks, torture, rape, and forced displacement, constitute crimes under international law. The organization states that some of these crimes should be considered war crimes and crimes against humanity.

El-Faşer is a city located in Sudan's Darfur region and has long been the focal point of clashes. UN reports indicate that the violence in this region bears the traces of genocide. The Amnesty report further strengthens these claims, presenting evidence that the RSF acted with the intent of ethnic cleansing and genocide. The report details targeted attacks against ethnic groups such as Masalit and Zaghawa.

The report also notes that the RSF targeted hospitals, schools, and other civilian infrastructure in el-Faşer, preventing civilians from accessing basic services. Amnesty emphasizes that these attacks are clear violations of international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes. The organization calls on the Sudanese government and the international community to take action to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice.

Previous reports published by the UN Human Rights Council had revealed that the violence in Darfur had reached genocidal dimensions. The Amnesty report supports these findings, showing that the RSF's actions are systematic and planned. The report estimates that since 2023, at least 10.000 civilians have been killed and hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in el-Faşer.

While the international community's intervention in the crisis in Sudan remains limited, the Amnesty report serves as an urgent call to action. The organization invites the UN Security Council and regional actors to take more effective steps to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian aid access. The report also warns the parties to the conflict in Sudan to respect international law and avoid targeting civilians.