UN Report Accuses Sudan's RSF of War Crimes in El Fasher

UN Report Accuses Sudan's RSF of War Crimes in El Fasher

In late October 2025, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured El-Fasher, North Darfur, including the Sudanese army's 6th Infantry Division headquarters. Following the takeover, the RSF conducted attacks on shelters and killed hundreds of civilians, including patients at the Saudi Maternity Hospital. Satellite imagery analyzed by Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab and investigations confirmed mass killings and atrocities.

A UN report released in early 2026 concluded that the RSF committed acts in El-Fasher bearing the hallmarks of genocide, including mass killings and sexual violence, with over 6,000 people killed during the offensive. The conflict caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with famine declared in El-Fasher and tens of thousands of civilians fleeing to overcrowded camps.

International leaders condemned the violence and called for an immediate ceasefire. The RSF arrested several fighters amid allegations of mass executions, though concerns about accountability remain. The UN report detailed alleged war crimes by the RSF during their assault on El-Fasher in October 2025.

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February 22, 2026
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UN Report Accuses Sudan's RSF of War Crimes in El Fasher
UN Report Accuses Sudan's RSF of War Crimes in El Fasher

Sudan Horizon • 22 Feb 16:43

A UN report details alleged war crimes by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces during their October 2025 assault on El Fasher, including mass killings and sexual violence.

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February 19, 2026
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UN Report Accuses RSF of Genocide in El-Fasher, Citing Yale's Satellite Evidence
UN Report Accuses RSF of Genocide in El-Fasher, Citing Yale's Satellite Evidence

Yale School of Public Health • 19 Feb 23:21

A UN investigation concludes that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces committed genocide in El-Fasher, with Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab providing critical satellite imagery evidence.

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UN Report Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide in El-Fasher
UN Report Accuses Sudan's RSF of Genocide in El-Fasher

France 24 • 19 Feb 16:41

A UN investigation has found that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces committed acts in El-Fasher that bear the hallmarks of genocide, including mass killings and sexual violence.

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February 15, 2026
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UN Reports Over 6,000 Killed in RSF's El-Fasher Offensive
UN Reports Over 6,000 Killed in RSF's El-Fasher Offensive

Daily Sabah • 15 Feb 10:41

A UN report details mass killings and atrocities committed by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces during their late October 2025 offensive in El-Fasher, North Darfur.

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November 08, 2025
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Thousands Flee to Overcrowded Camps After RSF Captures El-Fasher
Thousands Flee to Overcrowded Camps After RSF Captures El-Fasher

CBS News • 08 Nov 18:02

Following the Rapid Support Forces' capture of El-Fasher, tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled to overcrowded camps, facing dire humanitarian conditions.

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November 07, 2025
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RSF Seizes El-Fasher, Allegations of Mass Atrocities Emerge
RSF Seizes El-Fasher, Allegations of Mass Atrocities Emerge

BBC • 07 Nov 00:30

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of El-Fasher, North Darfur, amid reports of mass killings and humanitarian crises.

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November 05, 2025
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Mass Killing of Civilians Near Al Fashir Verified Through Geolocation Analysis
Mass Killing of Civilians Near Al Fashir Verified Through Geolocation Analysis

Bellingcat • 05 Nov 13:40

An investigation has pinpointed the location of a mass killing of over 80 civilians near Al Fashir, Sudan, during the city's recent capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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November 04, 2025
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UN Secretary-General Urges Immediate Ceasefire Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict
UN Secretary-General Urges Immediate Ceasefire Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict

AP News • 04 Nov 12:52

UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan as the conflict intensifies, particularly following the Rapid Support Forces' seizure of El Fasher in North Darfur.

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November 03, 2025
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Famine Declared in Sudan's El-Fasher and Kadugli Amid Ongoing Conflict
Famine Declared in Sudan's El-Fasher and Kadugli Amid Ongoing Conflict

AP News • 03 Nov 14:02

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has confirmed famine conditions in Sudan's El-Fasher and Kadugli, as conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese military exacerbates the humanitarian crisis.

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November 02, 2025
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Concerns Mount Over Civilians Trapped in Sudan's El-Fasher Amid RSF Seizure
Concerns Mount Over Civilians Trapped in Sudan's El-Fasher Amid RSF Seizure

ABC News • 02 Nov 16:52

Following the Rapid Support Forces' capture of El-Fasher, aid groups report only a few thousand have fled, raising fears for tens of thousands still trapped.

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November 01, 2025
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International Leaders Condemn Atrocities Amid Sudan's Escalating Conflict
International Leaders Condemn Atrocities Amid Sudan's Escalating Conflict

DW • 01 Nov 17:03

Foreign ministers from Germany, Britain, and Jordan express deep concern over the escalating violence in Sudan, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation following the fall of el-Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces.

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October 31, 2025
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RSF Fighters Arrested Amid Reports of Atrocities in El-Fasher
RSF Fighters Arrested Amid Reports of Atrocities in El-Fasher

DW • 31 Oct 16:04

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have detained several fighters following the circulation of videos depicting mass executions in El-Fasher, North Darfur.

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Sudan's RSF Arrests Fighters Amid El Fasher Atrocity Allegations
Sudan's RSF Arrests Fighters Amid El Fasher Atrocity Allegations

The Guardian • 31 Oct 13:47

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have arrested several fighters following international outcry over alleged atrocities in El Fasher, though skepticism remains regarding the group's commitment to accountability.

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

ABC News • 31 Oct 09:04

Satellite images analyzed by Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab indicate mass killings in El-Fasher, Sudan, following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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October 30, 2025
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Paramilitary Forces Seize El Fasher Amid Reports of Atrocities
Paramilitary Forces Seize El Fasher Amid Reports of Atrocities

The New York Times • 30 Oct 22:22

The Rapid Support Forces have taken control of El Fasher, North Darfur, with emerging reports of mass killings and severe humanitarian crises.

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

NPR • 30 Oct 16:26

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.

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October 29, 2025
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Sudan's Paramilitary Forces Accused of Mass Killings in El-Fasher
Sudan's Paramilitary Forces Accused of Mass Killings in El-Fasher

AP News • 29 Oct 14:46

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of killing hundreds, including hospital patients, after seizing the city of El-Fasher in Darfur.

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October 27, 2025
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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Claim Capture of El Fasher Military Base
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Claim Capture of El Fasher Military Base

NPR • 27 Oct 18:15

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) assert they have seized the Sudanese army's last stronghold in El Fasher, Darfur, intensifying concerns over potential ethnic violence and the country's fragmentation.

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Sudanese Paramilitary Forces Capture Key Military Base in El-Fasher
Sudanese Paramilitary Forces Capture Key Military Base in El-Fasher

AP News • 27 Oct 15:11

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized the Sudanese army's 6th Infantry Division headquarters in El-Fasher, North Darfur, intensifying the ongoing conflict and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

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October 11, 2025
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Sudanese Paramilitary Attack Kills 53 in Darfur Shelter
Sudanese Paramilitary Attack Kills 53 in Darfur Shelter

AP News • 11 Oct 15:48

A shelling and drone attack by Sudanese paramilitary forces on a shelter in Darfur's el-Fasher city has resulted in at least 53 deaths, including women and children, according to a doctors' group.

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