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Sudan Rejects UAE Talks Amid RSF War Crimes Allegations

11/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sudan's envoy says Sudan will not participate in peace talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over its support for the RSF.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are implicated in war crimes in North Darfur.
Survivors from el-Fasher report mass killings and sexual assaults by RSF troops.
The Sudanese government says at least 2,000 people have died.
Aid agencies say thousands remain unaccounted for after fleeing el-Fasher.

History

Historical Context

The Darfur conflict erupted in 2003 when the Sudan Liberation Movement and Justice and Equality Movement rebelled against the Sudanese government, accusing it of oppressing non-Arab populations. The government's response involved arming the Janjaweed militias, leading to widespread atrocities and over 300,000 deaths. Today, the RSF's actions in el-Fasher reflect this ongoing cycle of violence, resulting in at least 2,000 additional deaths.

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Story summary

Sudan's envoy says Sudan will not participate in peace talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over its support for the RSF.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are implicated in war crimes in North Darfur.
Survivors from el-Fasher report mass killings and sexual assaults by RSF troops.
The Sudanese government says at least 2,000 people have died.
Aid agencies say thousands remain unaccounted for after fleeing el-Fasher.

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