In the wake of recent violence in el-Fasher, Sudan, harrowing accounts have emerged detailing brutal atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The situation escalated following the military’s collapse, with reports of massacres circulating almost immediately.
Atrocities in El-Fasher
Footage released online revealed graphic scenes, particularly from a university building on the western side of the city. Videos analyzed by BBC Verify depict dozens of lifeless bodies strewn across the floor. Disturbingly, one elderly man in a white tunic was shot by a fighter while he sat among the dead, demonstrating the cold nature of the assaults.
Eyewitness Accounts
Witnesses have come forward, recounting the horrors they experienced. One individual stated, “Many of our relatives were massacred—gathered in one place and all killed.” Another observed the execution of a woman, noting that she was shot in the chest before the RSF discarded her body. This trend of violence highlights a systematic approach to the attacks.
Evidence of Executions
Satellite imagery dated October 26 has revealed clusters of what appear to be human bodies, lending credence to claims of street executions in el-Fasher. Analysts from the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab noted these clusters were not present in earlier images and indicated possible signs of blood staining.
- Location: El-Fasher, Sudan
- Perpetrators: Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- Event: Massacre at a university
- Date of Satellite Imagery: October 26
- Eyewitness Reports: Multiple accounts of violence and murder
The recent escalation and brutality in el-Fasher is a chilling reminder of the instability in Sudan. As the situation continues to evolve, the international community watches closely, urging accountability and protection for those affected by the violence.
