Amnesty International has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing ethnic cleansing during their campaign in El-Fasher, according to a report released on Wednesday. The organization claims the RSF carried out systematic attacks on the Zaghawa ethnic group, resulting in widespread violence and atrocities, including murder and forced recruitment of children.
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The report, which is based on interviews with 247 victims and witnesses conducted between early 2024 and October 2025, details the RSF's actions during the conflict that has engulfed Sudan since April 2023. The United Nations has estimated that tens of thousands have died and millions have been displaced due to the fighting between the RSF and the Sudanese army. The RSF's campaign in El-Fasher has been described as part of a broader strategy to seize control of the region.
Amnesty's findings echo earlier conclusions from a UN independent fact-finding mission that characterized the RSF's assault on El-Fasher as bearing the "hallmarks of genocide." The report highlights the urgent need for international scrutiny and accountability for the actions of the RSF and other parties involved in the conflict.
Background
The RSF has been implicated in a range of human rights violations throughout the ongoing war, with both sides facing accusations of committing atrocities. The situation in Sudan remains dire, with humanitarian conditions deteriorating as violence continues.
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Sources: forbes.com, forbes.com.
Limited direct market relevance; the development matters more for humanitarian considerations than for traded assets. Investors will watch for further international responses or sanctions against the RSF as the situation evolves.