Satellite Imagery Reveals Mass Killings in Sudan's El-Fasher

Satellite imagery analyzed by Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) indicates mass killings in El-Fasher, Sudan, following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF seized control of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, after an 18-month siege. HRL's analysis reveals clusters of objects consistent with human bodies and areas of discoloration suggestive of blood, particularly in the Daraja Oula neighborhood, where civilians had sought refuge.

Nathaniel Raymond, executive director of HRL, stated that the RSF's actions in El-Fasher appear to be a systematic and intentional process of ethnic cleansing targeting non-Arab communities.

Further analysis showed clusters of body-sized objects along the outskirts of El-Fasher, indicating that many people may have been shot while attempting to escape.

The RSF's capture of El-Fasher has raised concerns about escalating violence and potential genocide in the region. The conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions since April 2023.