U.N. Accuses Sudan’s RSF of War Crimes in Zamzam
The U.N. has issued a report accusing Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes during an assault on the Zamzam displacement camp. The report sheds light on a brutal three-day attack that resulted in over a thousand civilian deaths.
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- The attack occurred between April 11 and 13.
- Over 1,000 civilians were killed, with 319 summarily executed.
- The RSF’s actions included house-to-house searches and attacks in public spaces like markets and mosques.
Mass Displacement and Capture of El-Fasher
The assault on the Zamzam camp is part of broader RSF efforts to control Sudan’s western region, culminating in the capture of el-Fasher, a key strategic location.
- More than 400,000 inhabitants displaced again.
- Part of a push to seize control of el-Fasher.
- Reports of continuing atrocities, including mass killings and sexual violence.
Patterns of Violence and International Response
The U.N. report not only highlights the scale of violence but also calls for justice and accountability for the crimes committed. There is a pattern of atrocities that goes beyond the initial attack on Zamzam.
- 104 documented victims of sexual violence, mostly women and children.
- Patterns include rape, gang rape, and sexual slavery.
- Call for impartial investigation and punishment of perpetrators.
Global Outcry and Demands for Justice
The U.N.’s findings reinforce calls from international human rights organizations for immediate action against the RSF’s egregious violations.
- Amnesty International also accused RSF of war crimes in Zamzam.
- RSF accused of systematic targeting of civilians.
- International community urged to take prompt action.
The Need for Global Attention and Accountability
The recent events in Zamzam and el-Fasher underscore the urgent need for global intervention to prevent further humanitarian crises in Sudan.
- Continuous cycle of violence and atrocities in Sudan.
- UN’s Volker Türk emphasizes the need for global action.
- Call for sustained international pressure on Sudan’s RSF.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
