Risk of Atrocities in Sudan's El Fasher
The risk of large-scale atrocities in Sudan's El Fasher is growing by the day, according to the UN human rights office (OHCHR).
Grave atrocities, including summary executions, are being carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in the Darfuri regional capital of El Fasher.
- Summary executions of civilians trying to escape El Fasher
- Killings of former combatants who have put down their weapons, prohibited under humanitarian law
- Indications of ethnic motivations for killings
"The risk of further large-scale, ethnically motivated violations and atrocities in El Fasher is mounting by the day," - UN human rights chief Volker Türk.
"Urgent and concrete action needs to be taken to ensure the protection of civilians in El Fasher and safe passage for those trying to reach relative safety."
The humanitarian situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023.
Author's summary: Atrocities in El Fasher are escalating daily.