Sudan presents evidence of RSF atrocities to UN Human Rights Commission

Sudan has formally presented evidence of alleged human rights violations by paramilitary forces to United Nations human rights officials in Geneva. The briefing detailed what Sudanese officials characterize as systematic atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces in the North Darfur city of El-Fasher and the North Kordofan town of Bara.

Diplomatic Engagement in Geneva

According to Sudan's state news agency SUNA, Permanent Representative Hassan Hamid met with Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif and other senior UN officials. The diplomatic encounter provided a platform for Sudan to present its case regarding what it described as "brutal crimes" perpetrated by RSF militia forces since late October in multiple regions of the country.

Specific Allegations of Atrocities

The Sudanese delegation outlined specific allegations including what they termed ethnically motivated executions and mass killings at medical facilities. Representative Hamid presented evidence of incidents at the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El-Fasher where patients, caregivers and medical staff were reportedly targeted. Similar allegations were made regarding RSF conduct in Bara, which the paramilitary group captured on October 25, triggering significant civilian displacement.

Context of Broader Conflict

The diplomatic briefing occurs amid ongoing hostilities between the Sudanese army and RSF that began in April 2023. The conflict has resulted in approximately 20,000 fatalities and displaced over 15 million people according to United Nations estimates. The Sudanese representative argued that international community inaction has effectively emboldened the paramilitary forces to commit further violations, even as RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo recently acknowledged that "violations" had occurred and claimed investigation committees were formed.