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UN Accuses Sudan's RSF of Crimes Amid Humanitarian Crisis

9/6/2025

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The UN Fact-Finding Mission accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of crimes against humanity, including murder and sexual violence in El Fasher.
The RSF has established a "kill box" around El Fasher, blocking escape routes and worsening starvation for 260,000 residents.
A landslide in the Marra mountains killed hundreds of displaced families, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Local defense groups, such as the Popular Resistance, are forming to counter RSF violence, while many remain trapped.
International calls for humanitarian corridors and coordinated responses are increasing, with Pope Leo urging immediate action.

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The UN Fact-Finding Mission accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of crimes against humanity, including murder and sexual violence in El Fasher.
The RSF has established a "kill box" around El Fasher, blocking escape routes and worsening starvation for 260,000 residents.
A landslide in the Marra mountains killed hundreds of displaced families, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Local defense groups, such as the Popular Resistance, are forming to counter RSF violence, while many remain trapped.
International calls for humanitarian corridors and coordinated responses are increasing, with Pope Leo urging immediate action.