In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
El Haqeeqa
An exclusive periodical electronic magazine, crafted to meticulously track and document the breaches by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels. Designed as a pivotal resource for global and regional entities, as well as mechanisms devoted to the safeguarding of human rights across the world.
Issued in three languages – Issue “14”.
Introduction:
Since the conflict commenced on April 15, 2023, the global and regional communities have focused intensely on the humanitarian crisis, spurred by the extensive displacement of individuals forced from their homes in various regions of Sudan, including a significant number of women, children, the elderly, and the infirm.
In the initial discussions between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, explicit agreements were made regarding the protection of civilians. These agreements emphasize the commitment to safeguard essential needs vital for survival such as food, agricultural zones, crops, and livestock. Additionally, they strictly prohibit looting, plundering, and destruction.
The accord recognizes the role of humanitarian efforts in easing human suffering and preserving the dignity and safety of non-combatants. It underscores the consensus on permitting the continuation of critical humanitarian operations and safeguarding humanitarian workers and assets, which includes:

A. Adhering to the fundamental humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

B. Ensuring the unimpeded and expedited delivery of humanitarian aid and facilitating the movement of relief workers essential for their duties. This encompasses:

1. Guaranteeing safe and unrestricted access for humanitarian workers through all possible routes, including designated humanitarian corridors, tailored to the needs within the country.
2. Implementing straightforward and swift procedures for logistical and administrative aspects of humanitarian relief efforts.
3. Upholding regular humanitarian pauses and days of tranquillity as required.
4. Avoiding interference in major humanitarian operations and ensuring that humanitarian workers are not accompanied during their duties, in line with updated guidelines and procedures for humanitarian work in Sudan.

Despite these agreements and international calls for peace as stipulated in the Jeddah Agreement, the militia has consistently violated these terms, intensifying hostilities, bolstering their military presence, and expanding operations into civilian areas.
Furthermore, the militia has recently engaged in extortion against humanitarian organizations, clearly violating United Nations standards by hindering aid deliveries and detaining trucks near Melit in North Darfur, exacerbating the plight of the displaced.
The militia’s actions have escalated beyond obstructing humanitarian efforts to committing grave massacres and violations against civilians across multiple Sudanese regions including Jazira, Kordofan, Darfur, and Khartoum. Issue 14 of El Haqeeqa provides a detailed account of these atrocities, featuring data, statistics, and official reports on incidents of rape, impediments to humanitarian aid, conditions of displaced persons under militia control, child conscription, unlawful detentions, and ransom demands for their release. It also covers disruptions in healthcare, targeted attacks on medical personnel, and violations against Copts, highlighting breaches of religious freedom as well as vengeful campaigns against civilians in the states of Al-Jazira, Kordofan, and Darfur.
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Rapid Support Forces Impedes Humanitarian Aid in Darfur

March 29, 2024

Updates by El Haqeeqa
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that the Rapid Support Forces has detained several humanitarian aid trucks from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which were en route to El Fasher to address the escalating food and health crisis in displacement camps, particularly amid rising malnutrition among children.
Previously, the militia had threatened to block humanitarian aid from northern entry points controlled by the army. The Ministry highlighted that the militia has begun to enact these threats, obstructing aid convoys along the Al-Dabbah – Mellit – El Fasher route by deploying mercenaries near Mellit to seize the aid.
On April 4, 2024, the Darfur regional government accused the Rapid Support Forces of detaining aid trucks near Melit, North Darfur, thus hindering aid delivery to those affected by the regional military conflict.
Despite the Sudanese government’s effort to establish the Port Sudan-Al-Dabbah-Al-Fasher route, controlled by the armed forces and their allies, for aid delivery, the militia has rejected this route, threatening force to prevent the entry of aid, claiming it could be used for military supply deliveries.
Following a meeting chaired by Minni Arko Minawi, the Darfur regional government disclosed that on April 1, about 16 trucks carrying relief materials were detained by the militia in Umm Qandul Valley, west of Mellit, delaying their journey to El Fasher by nine hours. Furthermore, a UNICEF convoy carrying medical and food supplies for children was previously held east of El Fasher.
The government statement criticized these actions for disrupting humanitarian operations across agreed routes and trying to prevent relief from reaching displaced persons and refugees. It condemned the militia’s efforts to force alternate routes for aid delivery.
On April 5, 2024, US Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, expressed that General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of the Sudanese army plays a crucial role in facilitating humanitarian aid and advancing peace. During a press meeting in London, he emphasized the importance of a united, professional, and strong Sudanese army in achieving peace. He also highlighted the need for accountability for the RSF’s grave violations against women.
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The Rapid Support Forces Militia executes female and child patients in North Kordofan and commits a new massacre in South Kordofan.
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On the evening of the eleventh day of Ramadan, the Rapid Support Forces launched a deadly attack in the village of Al-Takal, northeast of Bara, targeting a vehicle transporting sick women and children from a nearby clinic. The attack resulted in the following casualties:

1. Muhammad Ali Al-Rifai
2. Maryam Barima Muhammad Taher
3. Najwa Arbab
4. Haider Bashir
5. Hajj Bashir
   Additionally, Maria Ali Al-Rifai survived despite severe injuries, including amputated fingers and a head wound. Sadly, the children in the vehicle did not survive the militia’s attack.
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   Massacre at Al-Labbana Village, South Kordofan State
   On April 2, 2024, a Rapid Support Force, armed with 4 combat vehicles and 50 motor vehicles, launched an assault on Al-Labbana village in South Kordofan to loot livestock and property. The attackers besieged the villagers, set fire to their homes, and caused numerous fatalities among residents unable to escape.
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   Exclusive reports reveal that the Rapid Support Forces are implicated in widespread arson across Darfur, as part of an apparent strategy to prevent African tribes from returning. Investigations have documented over 180 fires in 100 villages throughout Darfur, suggesting patterns of ethnic cleansing and ongoing massacres in El Fasher and Mershing in South Darfur.

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Since April 2023, the Resilience Information Center has been tracking over 180 fire incidents in more than 100 villages, towns, and cities. An expert has identified these events in Darfur as characteristic of “ethnic cleansing.”
Continued Conflict and Atrocities in Sudan
As reported by Sky News, the war in Sudan has persisted for nearly a year, employing “scorched earth tactics.” Analysis shows that 108 locations have experienced fires, with over a quarter suffering multiple incidents. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has escalated, with the latter often blamed for the fires. This prolonged conflict has resulted in massive displacements and human rights abuses, including over 100 cases of sexual violence recorded by the United Nations.
Experts, including Sir Nicholas Kay, former British ambassador to Sudan, and Cameron Hudson, a U.S. Africa policy expert, describe these actions as deliberate attempts to instill fear and forcibly remove populations. The term “ethnic cleansing” and allegations of genocide have been levied against the activities of the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur. A Sudanese human rights worker also reported an assassination attempt against him due to his humanitarian efforts, such as providing water in devastated areas.
The Darfur region has been significantly affected by fires, particularly in West Darfur state, where the highest frequency of incidents was recorded. The city of El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur State, and the village of Masteri experienced the most severe fire damages.
Between May 29 and June 2, 2023, multiple fires broke out in Misteri, predominantly inhabited by the ethnic Masalit community, who have been subjected to relentless attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias. Human Rights Watch documented an attack on the town on the morning of May 28 by the RSF and Arab militias, resulting in numerous gunshot injuries and forcing many residents to flee to Chad.
During this assault, a video captured in the city center of Misteri showed houses ablaze. The video featured accusations against the Nuba people of murder and slaughter, with the phrase, “As you condemn, you will be condemned,” indicating a cycle of retribution.
Subsequent fires in Misteri followed a strategic pattern, with residential areas being systematically burned over several days from October 6, 2023, to March 1, 2024. Approximately 3,750 square meters, or more than 60% of the city area, were destroyed during this period.
Cameron Hudson, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, noted that the RSF’s actions closely mirror those of the Janjaweed, the RSF’s predecessor, particularly in their targeting of specific groups and the methods used, such as village burnings, water source poisoning, and livestock destruction to deter people from returning.
In Misteri, these actions disproportionately affected the Masalit and other minority groups. On June 9, 2023, a video on social media platform X featured an RSF soldier outside the Masalit Sultan’s residence in El Geneina, stating, “There is no longer a Masalit house, only an Arab house.”
Mr. Hudson emphasized, “There has clearly been ethnic cleansing by the RSF in Darfur recently, and it is ongoing. It is clear that war crimes have been committed, and some may even describe these as acts of genocide targeting African tribal minorities in Darfur.”
A human rights monitor involved in documenting violations committed by all conflict parties and providing essential aid like drinking water described being targeted due to his race and activities, narrowly escaping an assassination attempt and enduring looting and burning of his office. The war in El Geneina took on an ethnic dimension, with violence and killings based on race. This violence led to his forced flight to Chad, resulting in the loss of his home, job, family members, and all personal possessions.
Despite the extensive damage and humanitarian crisis, there is hope expressed by figures like Sir Nicholas Kay that individuals like Ibrahim may one day return to their homeland.
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Fatal Assaults by the Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur
On April 6, 2024, El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, witnessed devastating assaults by the Rapid Support Forces and their allied Arab tribal militias. These attacks targeted villages west of El Fasher, predominantly inhabited by the Zaghawa ethnic group, resulting in at least 15 fatalities.
The offensive spanned several villages including Darmaa, Azbani, Karo, Jarof, Hilla Muhammad Ali, and Hilla Abd Allah. These areas experienced severe devastation as the militias launched a coordinated attack that lasted three days, causing widespread destruction and forcing many residents to flee. The attacks led to the complete burning of Darma village, displacing its entire population.
Mubarak Senin, a human rights activist residing in the Zamzam camp, reported to the Sudan Tribune that a significant number of displaced individuals have sought refuge in the already overcrowded camp, facing dire humanitarian conditions.
These brutal raids are part of an ongoing conflict in the region, intensifying just days after Minni Arko Minawi, leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement, declared his forces’ readiness to confront the Rapid Support Forces to protect civilians. The militia’s ultimate objective appears to be the control of El Fasher, a strategic military holdout in the Darfur region.
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Violence and Casualties in Mershing, South Darfur
Mershing, March 27, 2024:
Six individuals were killed or injured in two separate violent incidents in Mershing locality, South Darfur state, as reported yesterday, Tuesday.
In the first incident, as recounted by a local to Radio Dabanga, militia members intercepted a tuk-tuk traveling from Kadner market to Mershing. The passengers were demanded to pay 2,000 pounds for passage. Upon refusal by the tuk-tuk driver, the militia opened fire, resulting in the death of 60-year-old Abdul Rahman Ahmed Muhammad from Manwashi camp and injuring 65-year-old Adam Ahmed, a displaced person residing in Hashaba camp.
In a separate attack, a commercial vehicle en route from Gharabshi market to Mershing was ambushed by militia members in the Hamada area. The assault led to the deaths of 37-year-old Abdel Razzaq Ahmed Kalman, a displaced resident of Hashaba camp, and 30-year-old local citizen Azraq Ali. Additionally, 40-year-old displaced person Hassan Ali Adam from the Al-Jabal neighborhood camp in Mershing was injured.
Moreover, an incident at Kila Camp involved militia members entering the camp on motorcycles under the pretext of seeking justice for a slain comrade. They assaulted the camp sheikh, who denied knowledge of the incident, and threatened the camp’s residents with severe repercussions if a substantial sum of blood money, totaling one and a half billion pounds, was not paid.

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The ongoing violence has significantly impacted the conditions of the displaced populations in the war-torn regions of Sudan, particularly those under militia and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) control.
March 25, 2024
Khaled Abdel Rahim, the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner in Khartoum State, reported improvements in the humanitarian situation across the region in a recent interview with Radio Dabanga. He highlighted that many areas, particularly Karari locality, are experiencing increased stability due to enhanced security measures. Despite these improvements, the ongoing conflict has significantly disrupted the local economy, halting operations in many factories, professional services, and agriculture, leading to an economic crisis and soaring prices throughout Khartoum State. Efforts are underway to alleviate these issues by providing essential services like water and electricity, aiming to mitigate the food crisis and assist the displaced.
Before the conflict, Khartoum State had a population of approximately 11 million. The war has displaced over 6 million people to other states, including Gezira, River Nile, Northern, White Nile, West Kordofan, Blue Nile, Sennar, among others. Additionally, there has been considerable internal displacement within the state, with a large number of people moving to Karari from nearby localities such as Omdurman, Ambada, Bahri, Jabal Awlia, Khartoum, and East Nile. The majority of these internally displaced individuals originally came from Omdurman.
Currently, Karari locality is home to about 180,000 families. Of these, approximately 52,000 families have arrived from Umbada locality, 40,000 from Omdurman, 1,500 from Khartoum, 10,000 from Bahri, with smaller numbers coming from Jabal Awliya and East Nile. Registrations of new arrivals are ongoing. Most displaced people are staying with family members, while others have rented or moved into vacant houses. About 2,044 families are living in 142 shelter centers, which include schools repurposed to accommodate those in need.
Since the onset of the war on April 15, 2023, substantial quantities of relief materials have been received from United Nations agencies and various national and international organizations, which have been distributed to aid the citizens of Khartoum State.
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New Wave of Displacement in Al-Jazira State Amid Widespread Condemnation of Civilian Targeting
In Al-Jazira State, central Sudan, a surge of displacement is occurring following a brutal campaign by the Rapid Support Forces, which has resulted in numerous civilian casualties. Local resistance committees have accused the militia, led by the former Deputy Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti”, of systematic attacks on civilians that include killings, lootings, beatings, and other abuses across over twenty villages since the beginning of Ramadan.
Khartoum – Al-Quds Al-Arabi reports that villages and cities within the state are experiencing this distressing trend, with recent attacks escalating in places like the countryside of Al-Hasahissa and the villages of Al-Halawiyin, including Sharafat, Al-Takla Jabbara, Ab Sir, and Manaqza. The violence and intimidation faced by the residents have been denounced by civil forces and resistance committees, yet there remains a notable lack of international response.
The resistance committees detailed how the violations by the Rapid Support Forces have led to the forced displacement of defenseless civilians, portraying a harrowing scene of the situation. Since the militia took control of Al-Jazira state last December after battles with the Sudanese army, their oppressive actions have reportedly intensified.
The committees expressed profound distress over the escalating violence, including murders, looting, rape, and forced displacement, lamenting the abandonment by the Sudanese army and describing it as a betrayal whose reasons are yet unknown. They emphasized that this neglect is eroding Sudanese identity daily and asserted that the ongoing crisis will forever be remembered as a dark stain on the community, which has traditionally embraced peace.
The international and regional community has been criticized for its silence on what is described as ongoing crimes against humanity in Al-Jazira State, central Sudan. If the current pace of violations continues, the region may face an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The “Emergency Lawyers” human rights group has condemned the escalation of abuses by the Rapid Support Forces, including forced displacement, looting, and theft of property in the area.
In the last two days, hundreds of civilians have fled from the villages of Al-Hasahisa and southern Al-Jazira following consecutive assaults by the Rapid Support Forces on villages such as Wad Bhai, Al-Wali Abu Sir, Al-Takla, Manaqza, Sharafat, Al-Madina, Kambu Khader, Wad Habibullah, and Umm Tartibat. The group accused the militia of killing and injuring dozens of unarmed civilians and engaging in widespread looting of homes, shops, and markets, along with committing sexual violence and illegally detaining people.
According to the Emergency Lawyers, these atrocities are accompanied by humiliating acts that degrade civilian human dignity, causing mass displacement and spreading panic among the population, driving them to seek refuge in neighboring villages. The group has called upon the international and regional communities to address the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Al-Jazira State, highlighting that these acts by the Rapid Support Forces are egregious violations of human rights.
The group also pointed out that international conventions, including the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Torture and the Fourth Geneva Convention for the Protection of Civilians during War, mandate the protection of civilians from forced displacement and the prohibition of looting and plundering in armed conflicts. These violations by the Rapid Support Forces contravene the fundamental principles of human rights and international law, potentially constituting crimes against humanity and worsening the humanitarian situation.
The Sudanese Professionals Association has expressed deep concern about the increasing rate of violations by the Rapid Support Forces. They reported that the forces not only engaged in killing and looting but also threatened and displaced villagers under false pretexts. Despite the leaders’ statements painting these actions as isolated incidents, the reality suggests they are systematic and could deepen the social impact of the war.
The association has reiterated its rejection of all forms of violence against civilians across the country, urging the Rapid Support Forces to hold accountable those responsible for these abuses and to ensure safe humanitarian corridors for civilians. They emphasize the urgent need to adhere to international treaties safeguarding the right to freedom of movement and access to treatment, maintaining that stopping the war and returning to peaceful resolutions remains the only viable solution to preserve the country’s unity and emerge from this crisis.
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New Wave of Displacement from West Darfur to Chad
Date: April 1, 2024
The ongoing turmoil in West Darfur state has driven a significant number of refugees to flee to the Chadian city of Adre. According to Omar Qasim, speaking to Radio Dabanga, approximately two thousand individuals have left the Kindibi, Bir Kallab, and Bir Daqiq camps in the Sirba locality for Adre. Notably, 85 families from the Kindibi camp have relocated to eastern Chad. Qasim highlighted a dire shortage of food supplies in the locality, describing the situation as akin to a famine. He also raised concerns about the complete absence of healthcare services and ongoing security breaches and looting.
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“(OCHA): The humanitarian situation is tragic for (602) thousand displaced people in areas under the control of the Popular Movement:”
The United Nations Humanitarian Program (OCHA) has described the humanitarian condition as tragic for approximately 602,000 displaced individuals and members of the host community in areas controlled by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North Sector in South Kordofan and Blue Nile. The situation has reached a critical point where nearly half of Sudan’s population, about 25 million people, urgently require aid. In response, the UN has launched an appeal to raise $4 billion. The Sudanese government has recently approved the use of eight land and air ports to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in desperate need. The warning from OCHA emphasizes that about 390,000 internally displaced persons are facing catastrophic levels of suffering and that their urgent needs must be addressed immediately through unconditional access.

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80% of health facilities have ceased operations due to militia violations, closure of “12” psychiatric hospitals, and the execution of a female doctor by elements of the Rapid Support Forces Militia:
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After the cessation, 80% of health facilities have stopped functioning due to violations. Al-No Hospital continues to provide treatment services to war victims as one of the 25 hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health in Khartoum State:
Omdurman, April 3, 2024 – The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health in Khartoum State stated that Al-No Hospital in Omdurman is still offering treatment services to war victims and emergency cases for free.
This hospital has remained the only one operational in Omdurman throughout the conflict period, which is nearing a year, after most health facilities were halted and destroyed.
Violations by the Rapid Support Militia and their occupation of hospitals have cast a dark shadow over the health situation in the country, where the United Nations reports that 70 to 80% of medical facilities have ceased operations in conflict zones.

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“Closing of 12 psychiatric hospitals due to the control and assaults by the Rapid Support Militia”:
Port Sudan, April 4, 2024: Radio Dabanga
“We supervised the treatment of a displaced person who had not slept for 15 days,” said counselor Lubna Ali, president of the Bet Makli organization and director of the Qadirin Center for Addiction Treatment to Radio Dabanga, noting that the war, which is about to complete its first year, has caused psychological shocks and disorders.
The ongoing war in the country, nearing its first anniversary, has had severe psychological effects, especially on those who have been directly assaulted or violated, lost relatives, or experienced extreme panic and horror due to the sounds of bombing or the horrifying sights like bodies scattered on the roads. The trauma takes various forms among children, she noted, mentioning that one child kept asking about his toys.
Thousands of survivors
Counselor Lubna Ali explained that they have provided treatment services to 6,319 cases in nine states since the outbreak of the war, pointing out that among these, 70 percent are cases of psychological disorders, 10 percent are rapes, and 20 percent are drug addiction cases.
She affirmed that they work through 79 psychologists spread across nine states and said that their efforts have extended to providing psychological services to refugees in Adré, Chad, praising the tremendous efforts made by the therapists in the complete absence of resources.
Closure of hospitals
She indicated that one of the biggest challenges in the field of mental health is the closure of 12 psychiatric hospitals in Khartoum, Madani, and Kassala due to the war, including Taha Baashar, Abdul-Aal Al-Idrisi, and Tijani Al-Mahi hospitals in Khartoum, along with six private hospitals and the Qadirin Center in Khartoum, as well as Aloub Hospital in Madani and Afia Hospital in Kassala, which was closed after the Rapid Support Forces took control of Madani. She explained that the closure of all psychiatric hospitals hampers the provision of treatment and the conducting of psychological assessment sessions for legal purposes for those accused of committing crimes, which obstructs the course of justice.
Exacerbated suffering:
She said that the psychological impact is magnified for rape victims due to stigma and fear of society, which can lead a survivor to the point of suicide due to non-acceptance by family and community. She confirmed the difficulty of monitoring numbers in light of the loss of the health system in large parts of the country.
She also noted that the suffering faced by displaced people during their journey to safer states has exacerbated the psychological impact, where some died during the journey from Madani, and mentioned a case where a girl was found dead two days after several of her family members died in a traffic accident during the displacement journey, having hidden under one of the vehicles from the shock, with cerebral stiffening due to fear being the cause of death. Sexual violence and rape exacerbate the psychological suffering of the survivor and their family due to stigma and fear of society, which can lead health care providers to resort to suicide.
She said that monitoring those with psychological disorders due to the war is done through surveys at shelter centers or by contacting the organization through a television program.
Efforts in mental health treatment
Counselor Lubna Ali said that the mental health treatment teams affiliated with the Qadirin organization have addressed the psychological disorders and traumas among mothers, daughters, and children, and noted that there are various treatment methods, including individual sessions or group clinics, involving medication, behavioral adjustment, or relaxation sessions. She referred to significant interventions in 9 states, while significant interventions in Gezira were limited to the Rafaa and Sharfa Barkat areas after the Rapid Support Forces took control of the city. Treatment methods also include play therapy for children and work therapy for youth, as the organization strives to provide job opportunities.
She described the psychological impact on displaced people due to the war as very significant, noting that the disorders start in the first month of displacement and include panic, horror, depression, and a sense of insecurity, saying that most cases began to adapt over the months they spent in the Red Sea State shelters.
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Tragic Assassination of Dr. Maymouna Al-Faki by the Rapid Support Forces
In a heartbreaking incident, Dr. Maymouna Al-Faki was assassinated by militia members in Taiba village, south of Al-Dabaibat, in South Kordofan state. The militia, having commandeered a house in the village of Al-Taybeh for their headquarters, attacked Dr. Al-Faki’s home. When she illuminated the room with a lamp to identify the intruders, they responded with a barrage of gunfire, resulting in her immediate death.
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Testimonies of victims and recent statistics of rape cases by the Rapid Support Militia across ‘5’ states, including girl victims in displacement camps:
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Documenting the Escalation of Rape by the Rapid Support Forces
The “Together Against Rape and Sexual Violence” campaign has documented 81 rape cases from December 15, 2023, to February 29, with 32% of the victims being children. The report highlights that 43% of these cases occurred in the island, 27% in Central Darfur, 13% in the White Nile, 11% in North Darfur, and 6% in Khartoum. These figures underscore the dire reality of sexual violence in conflict zones, emphasizing the urgent need to halt the ongoing war as a crucial step towards mitigating such atrocities.
The report calls for comprehensive support for rape victims, including medical, psychological, legal, and community assistance, to facilitate their recovery and aid in their pursuit of justice. This integrated support is crucial for helping victims overcome the devastating effects of these crimes and navigate the accompanying legal and social challenges.

245 Cases of Sexual Assault Documented
The campaign, initiated in January, has reported 245 cases of sexual assault across two reports. These incidents predominantly involved female victims, with a total of 189 cases documented between April 15 and December 31 across six states. Of these, 185 victims were females and four were males. The victims’ ages ranged from 11 to 45 years, with children under 18 years comprising 46% of the cases, and young adults aged 18 to 34 making up 42%. Sarah El-Tijani, a campaign member, shared with Radio Dabanga that 42% of these assaults occurred in Tawila and Katum in North Darfur, 18% in Khartoum, another 18% in Central Darfur, and 22% in locations that were not specified.

Report reveals the rape of 33 displaced women, including girls, in Darfur, over the period of a month
The African Center for Justice and Peace Studies reported that approximately 33 displaced women, including children, from Kalma Camp in South Darfur were subjected to sexual violence by members of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias between November 13 and December 20, 2023. The actual number of victims may be higher as many cases go unreported due to stigma and the absence of effective police facilities to report such violations.

Victim Testimonies Reveal Horrific Experiences
In their report, the African Center for Justice and Peace Studies included interviews with victims who shared their harrowing experiences. One 24-year-old woman from Center 7 in Kalma Camp recounted a distressing incident on December 25, 2023. While traveling from the camp to her workplace in Nyala at around 9:00 AM, she was intercepted by three armed men in Rapid Support Forces uniforms. After identifying herself, they physically restrained her; one man forcibly undressed and raped her while his colleagues stood by. After the assault, the perpetrators left her in severe pain. She managed to return to the camp around 1:30 PM and received medical attention.

Ongoing Assaults in Camp Kalma: Victims Share Their Ordeals
A distressing incident was reported by a 23-year-old woman from Center 8 of Camp Kalma. On December 24, 2023, at approximately 4:00 PM, while working on a farm, she and others were approached by four masked men armed with automatic rifles. Two of the attackers wore uniforms of the Rapid Support Forces, and the other two were in civilian clothes and mounted on camels. The men threatened them with death if they did not comply and subsequently bound and raped them. The survivors managed to return to the camp by 7:00 PM and received medical treatment.
Another attack occurred on December 20, 2023, when five armed men on motorcycles, including three in civilian clothes and two in Rapid Support Forces uniforms, intercepted two young women from Center 7 of the camp. The victims were taken under a tree, threatened with death, and raped by the assailants.
Earlier, on December 12, three women from the camp, aged between 28 and 42, were sexually assaulted by four men on motorcycles dressed in sports attire, resembling the uniforms of the Rapid Support Forces. After firing shots into the air, the attackers raped the women under threat. The victims returned to the camp around 8:00 PM, but medical care was delayed until three days later.
On November 13, two young girls, ages 15 and 12, from Center 4 of Kalma Camp, were stopped by two armed men on a camel. The men threatened them with weapons before sexually assaulting them.
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Suicide of ‘6’ girls in a shelter camp in Chad following their rape by the Rapid Support Forces Militia
During a symposium organized by the Sudanese Women’s Union titled “The Repercussions of the War on the Health Sector,” Adiba Ibrahim, a member of the Sudanese Medical Syndicate, highlighted the severe conditions endured by women and girls in various Sudanese states and shelter centers due to the ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces . She reported the kidnapping of 13 girls in South Kordofan State and the disappearance of 16 others in Gezira State, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Adiba also revealed that Sinar Hospital had established special facilities to provide abortions for pregnancies resulting from rape. In a particularly heartbreaking revelation, she noted that six girls had committed suicide in a shelter camp in Chad following their rape, as documented by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) during a visit to Al Nou Hospital.

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Director of the Unit for Combating Violence against Women and Children: Reveals ‘157’ new cases of sexual violence in Khartoum State and the situation of women in Gezira State is very complicated
Khartoum, April 7, 2024 – Salimi Ishaq, the Director of the Unit for Combating Violence against Women and Children, revealed that 157 new cases of sexual violence have been documented in Khartoum State. This disclosure comes in the wake of reports by human rights and medical groups which documented 370 cases of rape across the region since the conflict’s onset nearly a year ago, with many cases attributed to the Rapid Support Forces.
In an interview with the Sudan Tribune, Ishaq highlighted the troubling increase in rape incidents in recent times in Khartoum. She also noted the challenges in documenting and reporting such cases in Gezira State due to the collapse of the healthcare system and the societal stigma associated with sexual violence, which is often shrouded in secrecy due to cultural notions of honor.
“The situation for women in Gezira State is complex, but instances of rape are being confirmed through health services despite the lack of comprehensive documentation,” Ishaq stated.
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Rapid Support Forces attacked 28 villages in the state from the beginning of Ramadan until the 16th
27 March 2024
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The situation in Al-Jazira State has been equally grim. The Civil Resistance Committees reported that the Rapid Support Forces attacked 28 villages in the state from the beginning of Ramadan until the 16th, resulting in 43 civilian deaths and widespread displacement. These attacks coincide with the Rapid Support Forces’ announcement of establishing a civil administration in the state and the election of Professor Siddiq Othman Ahmed as the head of this new governance structure.
Further exacerbating the crisis, the Resistance Committees of Hashaisa accused the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out two separate assaults on the villages of Wad Shamo and Al-Afsa in the Rifa’a countryside. These attacks led to seven deaths and several injuries, with the militia also imposing a severe siege on the village of Salim.
“The Rapid Support Forces have attacked these villages primarily for looting and theft, leading to clashes with local residents and resulting in casualties,” said a spokesperson from the Hashaisa Resistance Committees. The same group also reported a third attack on the village of Ali Kifak by the Rapid Support Forces, during which livestock, vehicles, electronic devices, and food supplies were stolen.
An urgent appeal has been made by the Hashaisa Resistance Committees to lift the siege on Salim and to prevent further violence, emphasizing the critical need for the Rapid Support to either disengage or risk a potential massacre in the village.

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Child Kidnappings and Hunger Deaths in Displacement Camps
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Child Kidnappings for Ransom by Rapid Support Forces in Al-Jazira State March 29, 2024 In a disturbing escalation of its ongoing violations, the Rapid Support Forces has been reported to kidnap children in the Shabona Fadil area of southern Gezira State. Families of the kidnapped children are being extorted for a ransom of at least 500,000 Sudanese pounds for their release. Such crimes against children are particularly egregious, targeting the most vulnerable and threatening their safety and well-being.
The United Nations has noted a significant increase in child abductions globally, especially in conflict zones, where such acts are used to terrorize communities, target specific groups, or coerce children into participating in hostilities. In 2015, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2225, emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators of child abduction accountable.
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Tragic Deaths in Darfur Displacement Camps, Nyala
March 25, 2024
The General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur has reported a grave humanitarian disaster unfolding in displacement camps across Darfur. Over the past 11 months, more than 561 children have succumbed to hunger and malnutrition, averaging 17 deaths daily. These alarming figures were previously highlighted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which last year warned that over 13.6 million children in Sudan urgently require life-saving humanitarian aid—the highest figure recorded in the nation’s history.
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Forced Recruitment and Use of Food as a Weapon
March 19, 2024
An investigative report by CNN has exposed that the Rapid Support Forces in Al-Jazira State have coerced local citizens, including children, to fight alongside them against the national army since their incursion into the state in mid-December. The report, based on testimonies from over 30 witnesses, reveals that the militia has been manipulating food supplies—using starvation as a tool to compel men and boys to join their ranks.

Hunger and Forced Conscription in Al-Jazira State
A recent CNN investigation revealed that over the past three months, the Rapid Support Forces have forcibly recruited around 700 men and 65 children in Al-Jazira State alone. Witnesses, survivors, and family members identified many of the victims. Despite challenges in communications and media access due to ongoing fighting, CNN was able to verify the victims’ names with local residents and gather detailed accounts of the events.

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Mass Arrests by the Rapid Support Forces Raise Alarms
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On March 24, 2023, the East Nile Observatory for Human Rights reported that the Rapid Support Forces initiated a mass arrest campaign targeting individuals involved in community and humanitarian efforts, specifically coordinators of central kitchens in East Nile locality, Khartoum. These kitchens had been part of a solidarity project to provide food to those stranded in the state amid closed relief corridors to conflict areas.
The Observatory documented a systematic campaign targeting those overseeing kitchen operations and solidarity bases (takaya), noting that these kitchens serve as the sole sustenance for approximately 150,000 citizens grappling with soaring food prices and disrupted communication networks. The statement from the Observatory called for the immediate release of the detained kitchen supervisors to allow the continuation of their vital services.
Musaab Mahjoub, spokesperson for the East Nile Observatory, expressed concerns that the arrests threaten the operation of essential food services, potentially exposing the East Nile neighborhoods to famine. He speculated that similar arrests might be affecting other regions, though confirmation was hindered by communication outages. According to Mahjoub, some kitchens have ceased operations due to the absence of the detained coordinators, exacerbating the risk of hunger for many residents reliant on these services.
Attempts by Radio Tamazuj to reach out to RSF advisor Musa Khaddam for comments were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the conflict has led to the displacement of nearly 8.5 million people, creating the largest displacement crisis globally, pushing the Sudanese population towards famine, and triggering ongoing ethnic violence and sexual assaults, particularly in the western Darfur region.
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Rapid Support Forces Detain Community Leaders in Um Dukhun, Central Darfur
Umm Dukhun, March 19, 2024: Citizens of Um Dukhun in Central Darfur have reported that the Rapid Support Forces arrested six individuals, including prominent community leaders. According to a local source who spoke to Radio Dabanga, the arrested include Abdel Moneim Othman from the Native Administration, an employee of an international organization, Mayor Taher Bahr, Financial Collector Hafez Musa, and Financial Controller Ali Hamdan. These individuals were reportedly taken to the headquarters of the former security service.
In addition to the arrests, the Rapid Support Forces have shut down several facilities in the area, including the headquarters of the Supreme National Committee for District Administration and the Collection Office. However, they have permitted the opening of the Chamber of Commerce headquarters. Meanwhile, the community police, composed of tribal members, continue their efforts to maintain security in the region.
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Controversy Over Paris Conference on Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis
On April 2024, The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong rebuke regarding France’s hosting of a conference on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, scheduled for April 15. The Ministry criticized the conference for being organized without any consultation or coordination with the Sudanese government, nor its participation. This move has been described as a “clear violation and blatant interference” in the affairs of Sudan, which is an independent, sovereign state and a member of the United Nations.
Sultan Bahr Sultan Masalit, after withdrawing from the event, criticized the Paris conference, alleging it was orchestrated to support the political agenda of the Rapid Support Forces and the “strong parties of freedom and change.” He claimed that one of the conference’s objectives was to advocate for Darfur’s independence.
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Sudanese Army Announces Safe Return Initiatives in Khartoum State
The Sudanese army has announced plans for the safe return of citizens to secure areas in Khartoum State, accompanied by comprehensive executive arrangements.

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Restoration of Calls to Prayer in Omdurman Mosques After Army Regains Control
March 30, 2024
In the historic area of Omdurman, the call to prayer has once again echoed through the streets as the Sudanese army regained control, lifting the previous restrictions imposed by the Rapid Support Forces . Prominent mosques where the adhan and Friday prayers have resumed include Awad Majzoub Mosque in the Abb Ruf neighborhood, Sheikh Al-Fatih Qaribullah Mosque, Al-Sawarab in Wad Nubawi, Wad Al-Banna, and Sheikh Al-Sadiq Mosque on Al-Duma Street. Additionally, prayers were held at Sheikh Marzouk Mosque in Al-Omda neighborhood and Wadaro Mosque in Al-Sayyid Makki neighborhood.
Despite the turmoil, a number of Old Omdurman residents chose to stay, while many displaced Sudanese have begun returning to their homes as the situation stabilizes.
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Khartoum Develops Roadmap for Safe Return to Old Omdurman Neighborhoods
The Supreme Committee for Emergency and Crisis Management in Khartoum State, led by Governor Ahmed Othman Hamza, is formulating a roadmap to facilitate the safe return of residents to the recently liberated old neighborhoods of Omdurman. This comprehensive plan includes health and environmental surveys of residential areas, addressing vector and waste control, removing barricades, pest control, and the removal of corpses and debris.
During the committee meeting, progress reports were reviewed from the Khartoum State Water Authority on the restoration of water supply stations and from the Electricity Department on assessing and repairing damage to transformers and wiring. An upcoming expanded meeting with citizen representatives is scheduled to forge a unified vision for recovery.
The meeting also evaluated reports on humanitarian aid and organizational work, emphasizing the importance of enhancing coordination to ensure all affected groups are supported. The ongoing cleaning campaigns in Karari locality were particularly commended for their role in improving local conditions.