Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of executions.
Fighters from Sudan’s RSF are seen celebrating a genocide as they drive past the corpses of their victims. The RSF celebrated the massacre that officials estimate has claimed over 2,000 lives in El-Fasher. The International Criminal Court announced an investigation into these events, raising alarms about war crimes and crimes against humanity.
El-Fasher, a city heavily besieged by the RSF for nearly two years, witnessed intensified fighting after it became a critical stronghold against the Sudanese military. Recent satellite imagery shows a drastic alteration in the landscape, confirming the RSF has effectively surrounded the city with barricades, cutting off aid and access to vital supplies.
Graphic reports reveal unarmed civilians faced brutal violence, as increasing drone strikes and artillery bombardments resulted in staggering civilian casualties. Eyewitness accounts describe horrific scenes, with one noting the RSF's threats against those attempting to deliver aid to the surrounded population.
On October 26, the situation escalated further when RSF troops claimed control of key military positions and quickly turned their focus on the civilian populace. Graphic videos documented retaliatory assaults, showcasing the indiscriminate killings of civilians, including women and children.
In the wake of the massacre, RSF commanders attempted damage control by detaining those directly involved in the violence while orchestrating a social media campaign to portray a contrasting narrative of humanitarian aid and civil conduct. Despite these efforts, the actions of the RSF in El-Fasher have incited global outrage, with investigations into the legitimacy of their claims underway.
