WORLD NEWS
More than 540 people have been killed in Sudan’s North Darfur region as paramilitary forces intensify their battle for control of the regional capital, el-Fasher. The escalating violence has devastated communities already suffering from two years of brutal civil war.
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned the violence, stating that the death toll of 542 over the last three weeks was likely “much higher.” He described the unfolding horror in Sudan as being without limits, highlighting the grim reality of the country’s ongoing conflict.
The war, which began in April 2023, has pitted Sudan’s military, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF, which recently lost control of Khartoum, has turned its focus to Darfur, mounting several attacks on el-Fasher, as well as on the nearby refugee camps of Zamzam and Abu Shouk. These attacks have caused hundreds of thousands of people to flee across the desert to Tawila, some 60 kilometers away.
The recent shelling of Sudan's presidential palace by the RSF marks a new chapter in the ongoing violence, signaling an escalation in the conflict. According to reports, at least 40 civilians were killed in an attack on el-Fasher and Abu Shouk three days ago.
Turk expressed deep concerns about further violence, particularly following RSF warnings of impending bloodshed and battles. He emphasized the dire situation for civilians trapped in and around el-Fasher and called for their protection.
As the RSF moves toward controlling the strategic city of al-Nahud in West Kordofan, a key gateway to Darfur, both the RSF and the Sudanese army are locked in a battle for strategic dominance. The city is considered crucial for both sides, as it would give the RSF an advantage in the fight for Darfur and the surrounding areas.
In addition to the ongoing clashes, Turk condemned disturbing reports of extrajudicial killings in Khartoum. Videos circulating on social media show civilians being rounded up and executed by armed men in RSF uniforms. Turk’s statement highlighted the increasing human rights violations in the conflict, with both sides committing atrocities.
The Sudanese civil war has split the country in two, with the SAF controlling the north and east, while the RSF dominates most of Darfur and parts of the south. Turk urged both sides to end the conflict, stressing that it was long overdue for this war to stop.
As Sudan’s humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, the international community’s response remains critical in bringing an end to the violence.
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