UN probe reveals genocide indicators in Sudan's al-Fashir
UN probe reveals genocide indicators in Sudan's al-Fashir
- In February 2026, a UN report indicated that the Rapid Support Forces, which took control of al-Fashir, conducted mass killings targeting non-Arab communities, notably the Zaghawa and Fur.
- The report details systematic harassment, torture, and sexual violence in a coordinated operation indicating a genocidal intent.
- International calls for urgent action to address the violence and protect vulnerable populations in Sudan have become increasingly pressing.
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In February 2026, the UN published a report detailing the mass killings of non-Arab communities in al-Fashir, Sudan, perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after they took control of the city at the end of October 2025. The report indicates that the RSF executed horrific acts against the Zaghawa and Fur communities, marking these as attempts to destroy these ethnic groups. These actions included systematic killings, sexual violence, torture, and the imposition of conditions intended to lead to the physical destruction of these populations. Thousands reportedly died during a three-day assault involving coordinated efforts against civilians, displacement camps, and medical facilities. The situation escalated during an 18-month siege where the RSF implemented life-threatening conditions aimed at non-Arab groups. Witness testimonies described a pattern of targeting individuals based on ethnicity and perceived opposition, reinforcing the suggestion that these were not isolated incidents but part of an organized campaign of extermination. The report notes the presence of
