Sudan: Paramilitary Forces Kill Hundreds in North Kordofan Raids

Sudan Paramilitary Forces Kill Hundreds in North Kordofan Raids

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are accused of killing nearly 300 people in North Kordofan, sparking widespread condemnation.

Details of the Attacks

The attacks, which began on Saturday, targeted villages near the city of Bara, a region under RSF control. The Emergency Lawyers group reports devastating losses, with over 200 deaths in Shag Alnom village alone due to arson and gunfire.

Looting in other villages resulted in 38 civilian deaths, and dozens remain missing. The RSF also attacked Hilat Hamid village the following day, killing 46, including pregnant women and children, forcing over 3,400 to flee, according to the UN.

Violation of International Law

These acts are considered blatant violations of international humanitarian law as the villages held no military objectives.

Humanitarian Crisis

The ongoing civil war has plunged Sudan into a severe humanitarian crisis, marked by widespread hunger and disease. The US and human rights organizations have accused the RSF of committing war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.