RSF Accused of Mass Executions in Sudan
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El-Fasher Atrocities: RSF Capture and Rising Fears of Ethnic Cleansing in Darfur
Reports of widespread violence and ethnically motivated atrocities are emerging from El-Fasher, Sudan, following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The situation raises serious concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict in Darfur and a humanitarian catastrophe.
what Happened in el-Fasher?
El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, fell to the RSF on October 26, 2025, after weeks of intense fighting with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The city, a crucial humanitarian hub and home to over 1.5 million people – including a large population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) – had been relatively spared from the worst of the fighting since the nationwide conflict erupted in April 2023. Its capture marks a notable turning point in the war,potentially opening a new front in the conflict and exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in Darfur.
RSF fighters celebrating in the streets of El-Fasher, Sudan, on October 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP
Following the RSF takeover,reports have emerged from local sources,aid organizations,and human rights groups detailing widespread looting,sexual violence,and targeted killings. These reports specifically allege that members of the Masalit ethnic group, who largely supported the SAF, are being disproportionately targeted by the RSF and allied Arab militias. The allegations echo the