Sudan's RSF Accused of Massacre at El-Fasher Hospital

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of killing hundreds, including patients, at the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El-Fasher, Sudan, following their seizure of the city. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that on October 28, 2025, RSF fighters allegedly killed over 460 patients and their companions at the hospital. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed deep shock and called for the protection of health facilities, workers, and patients under international law.

The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the attack, describing it as a "full-fledged war crime" and holding the RSF fully responsible. Residents and aid workers recounted harrowing details of atrocities committed by RSF fighters, including house-to-house raids, beatings, and shootings of civilians attempting to flee. Witnesses reported that RSF fighters showed no mercy, with bodies seen in the streets and people bleeding without assistance.

RSF commander Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo acknowledged reports of abuses by his forces and stated that an investigation had been initiated. However, many remain skeptical of the sincerity of this pledge, given the lack of accountability for previous alleged atrocities.

The RSF has been engaged in a conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces since April 2023, leading to tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions. The recent events in El-Fasher have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with thousands fleeing the city under severe conditions, often walking for days to reach safety.