RSF Allegedly Kills Approximately 300 People in North Kordofan, According to Human Rights Organization

A recent report by Emergency Lawyers has raised alarming allegations regarding the conduct of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, asserting that the paramilitary group has conducted raids that resulted in the deaths of nearly 300 individuals, including children and pregnant women, in the North Kordofan state. The claims coincide with ongoing clashes between the RSF and the Sudanese army, reflecting the complex civil war that has persisted since 2023. While the army has established firm control over the central and eastern regions of Sudan, the RSF is reportedly attempting to solidify its influence over the western areas, particularly North Kordofan and Darfur.

In a detailed statement, Emergency Lawyers indicated that on a recent Saturday, RSF forces launched attacks on several villages surrounding the city of Bara, which remains under their control. The organization described a particularly harrowing incident in the village of Shag Alnom, where they estimate over 200 individuals lost their lives in what has been termed a “terrible massacre.” According to their account, victims were tragically either burned alive in their homes or shot. Adjacent villages also reported casualties and reports of enforced disappearances, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

On the following day, the RSF is accused of committing another brutal attack in Hilat Hamid, leading to the deaths of at least 46 more individuals, emphasizing the vulnerability of women and children during these conflicts. Emergency Lawyers denounce these acts as devoid of any military objectives, highlighting a blatant disregard for international humanitarian law, and holding the RSF leadership accountable for these alleged crimes.

In light of the escalating violence, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) highlighted that intensified conflicts have forced over 3,000 residents to flee their homes in Shag Alnom and al-Kordi, with many seeking safety in neighboring areas of Bara.

The international community, including the United States and various human rights organizations, has expressed serious concerns regarding the RSF’s actions, labeling them as war crimes and crimes against humanity. While the RSF’s leadership claims they are committed to holding accountable those responsible for such acts, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate.

Amidst this turmoil, Sudan’s civil war has resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, displacing millions and plunging over half the population into hunger while facilitating the spread of diseases, including cholera. Current estimates suggest that at least 40,000 lives have been lost since the onset of hostilities, and approximately 13 million are currently displaced.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently initiated investigations into the reported war crimes in Sudan’s western Darfur region. Senior prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan has brought attention to the urgent and intolerable state of humanitarian needs, with a focus on the deep suffering experienced by the population. Reports indicate that fundamental necessities such as food and water are being systematically withheld, while incidents of sexual violence are alarmingly utilized as weapons of war.

This situation calls for urgent international attention and intervention to safeguard the rights and lives of the affected civilians.

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