Amnesty International has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing crimes against humanity during their siege of el-Fasher, North Darfur. The report, released on Wednesday, details systematic attacks on the Zaghawa ethnic group and widespread violence against children, including killings and forced recruitment. The conflict, which began in 2023, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, according to the organization.
Report Findings
Amnesty's report, titled
City Under Siege, Children Under Fire: Rapid Support Forces' Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur,
is based on interviews with 247 victims and witnesses conducted between early 2024 and October 2025. The organization described the RSF's actions as a "war on civilians," emphasizing the deliberate targeting of children. Agnes Callamard, Amnesty's Secretary General, stated,
It is a stain on the conscience of humanity.
Calls for Action
Callamard urged for an immediate nationwide ceasefire and the deployment of an international force to protect civilians. She warned that without intervention, attacks on civilians would continue unabated. The report follows an independent UN fact-finding mission in February that suggested the RSF's actions bore the "hallmarks of genocide." The ongoing civil war has severely impacted the region, with a fragile alliance between Sudan's army and the RSF collapsing in 2023.
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Sources: dw.com, businessinsider.com.
Limited direct market relevance; the development matters more for humanitarian and geopolitical considerations than for traded assets. Watch for potential international responses or interventions regarding the situation in Sudan as the conflict continues to escalate.