The humanitarian crisis deepens as the Sudan Doctors Network reports mass killings, looting, and looming threats of further violence.
Paramilitary Forces Slaughter Over 100 Civilians in Sudan's Ongoing Civil War
Paramilitary Forces Slaughter Over 100 Civilians in Sudan's Ongoing Civil War
Widespread atrocities escalate in Sudan as Rapid Support Forces target Nahud, killing women and children.
Paramilitary groups in Sudan have perpetrated horrific acts, including the slaughter of more than 100 civilians, according to a report from the Sudan Doctors Network. The attack took place on Thursday in the city of Nahud, which had been under the control of the Sudanese military. This escalation is part of the ongoing civil war that has already resulted in numerous violations against civilians. Notably, the paramilitary forces known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted children, with reports indicating that at least 21 minors and 15 women were among the deceased.
This recent assault is particularly alarming given the broader context of the civil war, where the RSF has engaged in significant military actions following their expulsion from the capital, Khartoum, earlier this year. In a brutal attempt to consolidate control in the western region of Darfur, they have now declared their own governing authority in the territories they have seized.
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk described the situation as a "horror" that knows "no bounds." He reported that in just three weeks, 542 civilians have fallen victim to violence in the region and warned that the actual number is likely to be much higher. His statement conveyed deep concern regarding the RSF's recent threats of increased bloodshed as imminent conflicts loom.
In addition to the loss of life, the RSF has been accused of looting essential supplies. The Sudan Doctors Network reported that during their attack on Nahud, paramilitary fighters plundered not only medical supply warehouses but also markets, pharmacies, and a hospital, compounding the suffering of the local population.
As the conflict continues to escalate, the humanitarian repercussions grow more severe, drawing heightened international scrutiny and concern for the civilians trapped in this crisis.
