Sudan has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes in North Darfur, following reports of mass killings and sexual assault in the city of el-Fasher. Survivors who escaped the RSF’s recent takeover recounted horrifying scenes of violence and terror.
Sudan’s ambassador to Egypt, Imadeldin Mustafa Adawi, on November 2, 2025, accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supporting the RSF in the ongoing civil war—a claim the Gulf state has denied. The allegations follow Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris’ call for the RSF to face trial in international courts, while rejecting the deployment of foreign troops to the conflict zone.
The RSF captured el-Fasher after an 18-month siege and starvation campaign, leading to thousands of civilian deaths. The Sudanese government reported at least 2,000 fatalities, though witnesses suggest the actual number could be significantly higher. Tens of thousands of civilians remain trapped in the city.
“The government of Sudan is calling on the international community to act immediately and effectively rather than just make statements of condemnation,” Adawi said, urging the RSF be designated a terrorist organization and the UAE condemned for allegedly supporting it. He further stated Sudan would refuse to participate in peace talks involving the UAE if it remains part of the negotiation process.
Survivors described harrowing escapes. Adam Yahya, who fled with four children, said his wife was killed in an RSF drone strike just before the city fell. “The streets were full of dead people. They were shooting at men, women, and children. I heard one say, ‘Kill them all, leave no one alive,’” he recounted. Yahya and his children hid by night and eventually reached safety in a nearby village.
While Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US have condemned the killings and called for humanitarian aid, the escalating violence underscores Sudan’s deepening humanitarian crisis. Survivors’ testimonies highlight the urgent need for international intervention to prevent further atrocities.
