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UN Reports War Crimes by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

2/13/2026

Summary

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The United Nations reports that Rapid Support Forces committed war crimes during the October 2025 takeover of el-Fasher, Sudan.
Findings from more than 140 interviews indicate possible crimes against humanity from systematic attacks on civilians.
Witnesses describe mass killings, including Rapid Support Forces fighters executing about 300 young men.
Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called for credible investigations and accountability.

History

Historical Context

Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has faced chronic instability, marked by two civil wars and the Darfur genocide. The current civil war, which escalated in April 2023, involves the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to over 12 million people displaced and severe humanitarian crises. Recent UN reports highlight ongoing atrocities, echoing Sudan's violent history and the urgent need for international intervention.

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Story summary

The United Nations reports that Rapid Support Forces committed war crimes during the October 2025 takeover of el-Fasher, Sudan.
Findings from more than 140 interviews indicate possible crimes against humanity from systematic attacks on civilians.
Witnesses describe mass killings, including Rapid Support Forces fighters executing about 300 young men.
Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called for credible investigations and accountability.

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