RSF Massacre in North Kordofan Kills Nearly 300 Civilians
International bodies accuse the Rapid Support Forces of war crimes following weekend assaults on several villages.
Overview
- RSF raids around Bara killed nearly 300 civilians over the weekend, targeting villages including Shaq Al-Noum, Shag Alnom and Hilat Hamid.
- Residents in Shag Alnom were killed by arson or gunfire as RSF forces stormed the village and dozens more have gone missing.
- More than 3,400 people have been displaced from North Kordofan, according to United Nations figures.
- The United States and human rights organizations have accused the RSF of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide for its actions in western Sudan.
- RSF fighters posted videos claiming control of the strategic Umm Sumayma area west of El Obeid.