RSF burned and buried hundreds of civilians in Sudan, medics say

Sudanese medical organizations have reported horrific atrocities in El-Fasher, where paramilitary forces allegedly buried hundreds of civilians in mass graves and burned bodies in what doctors describe as systematic genocide. The Sudan Doctors Network issued urgent appeals for international intervention following the discovery of these actions.

Evidence Concealment Allegations

In a detailed statement released Sunday, the medical group accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of collecting numerous bodies from streets and neighborhoods throughout the city. The organization claimed the paramilitary group buried some victims in mass graves while burning others in what they characterized as "a desperate attempt to conceal evidence of their crimes against civilians."

Systematic Genocide Claims

The medical network described the situation as having escalated beyond a humanitarian catastrophe to become "systematic genocide, targeting human life and dignity." They strongly condemned what they called "an appalling international silence that amounts to complicity" in the face of these severe violations of international and religious norms that protect the dignity of the deceased.

International Investigation Demanded

The Sudan Doctors Network emphasized that "RSF crimes cannot be erased by burying or burning" and called for immediate international action. They demanded an independent investigation into the atrocities against civilians in El-Fasher, stressing the urgency of documenting evidence and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Background of the Conflict

The reported atrocities follow the RSF's capture of El-Fasher, the North Darfur capital, on October 26. Local and international organizations have documented ethnic-based massacres during the takeover, with warnings that the assault could cement Sudan's geographical partition. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF, which began on April 15, 2023, has resulted in thousands of fatalities and displaced millions nationwide.