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Sudan's Grave Crisis: Families Face Makeshift Burials Amid Conflict

12/14/2025

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In Khartoum, fighting between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced families to bury loved ones in makeshift graves.
A campaign to exhume remains and move them to cemeteries has been launched to ease families’ burden and improve public health.
The effort involves local committees and forensic specialists, but a shortage of body bags poses challenges.
The RSF have reportedly sabotaged DNA units, complicating victim identification.

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Story summary

In Khartoum, fighting between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced families to bury loved ones in makeshift graves.
A campaign to exhume remains and move them to cemeteries has been launched to ease families’ burden and improve public health.
The effort involves local committees and forensic specialists, but a shortage of body bags poses challenges.
The RSF have reportedly sabotaged DNA units, complicating victim identification.