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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Al Hakika
An exclusive, multilingual digital publication meticulously dedicated to cataloguing and exposing the heinous crimes perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the Sudanese populace. Presented in three languages, this authoritative resource serves as an indispensable reference for regional and international organisations and mechanisms committed to safeguarding human rights on a global scale.
Issue “22” – December 2024.
Prologue
The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, convened with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Tom Fletcher, in an engagement that deliberated extensively on the prevailing humanitarian exigencies and the concerted efforts undertaken to ensure the equitable dissemination of humanitarian assistance to its intended recipients. Mr. Fletcher conveyed his unequivocal commendation for the Sudanese government’s adept facilitation of procedural protocols, which have significantly enhanced the delivery of humanitarian aid and granted access to technical teams in the regions necessitating intervention.
In alignment with these efforts, the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council issued directives empowering United Nations agencies to operationalise strategic hubs, including Kadugli Airport in South Kordofan, El-Obeid, and Damazin Airport in the Blue Nile region. These locations are envisioned as critical logistical hubs for the efficient storage and deployment of relief supplies, reinforcing the infrastructure necessary for addressing the country’s humanitarian exigencies.
Her Excellency Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sudan, articulated her profound satisfaction with the facilitative measures extended by the relevant authorities, which were instrumental in ensuring the success of Mr. Fletcher’s mission. During her visit to the Adré border crossing, she underscored the seamless ingress of humanitarian aid through Chad, highlighting that the sustained openness of the Adré border is paramount to enabling humanitarian operatives to persist in their mission of delivering life-saving emergency assistance to millions in dire need.
Conversely, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia perpetrated egregious violations by looting a humanitarian convoy operated by the World Food Programme (WFP). The convoy, destined for the “Zamzam” camp in El-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur state, was forcibly diverted to South Darfur. Additionally, the Zamzam camp for internally displaced persons in North Darfur was subjected to relentless bombardment, an act that evoked vehement condemnation from Her Excellency Clementine Nkweta-Salami. She denounced, in no uncertain terms, the abhorrent violence inflicted upon innocent civilians seeking refuge within the confines of these ostensibly secure camps and shelters.
The Sudanese government, cognisant of its obligations to safeguard its citizens, lauded the stance articulated by Mr. Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department. Mr. Miller unequivocally denounced the RSF militia’s reprehensible assaults on the Zamzam camp for displaced persons in North Darfur. In light of these atrocities, the Sudanese government urged the United States to formally designate this militia as a terrorist organisation, citing its flagrant violations of international law and its egregious transgressions against humanity.
In its 22nd edition, Al-Hakika magazine meticulously chronicled, through data and analyses derived from Sudanese governmental agencies, international organisations, and globally reputable publications, the appalling catalogue of crimes committed by the RSF militia. Among these are acts of ethnic cleansing in South Kordofan, mass atrocities in North Darfur, the targeted bombardment of civilians in sanctuaries, the obliteration of medical facilities, the deliberate targeting of healthcare personnel, the pillaging of humanitarian aid, the perpetration of systemic sexual violence, and the merciless starvation and torture of thousands within its detention facilities.
These reprehensible actions occur against a backdrop of conspicuous inertia within the international community, which has, to date, abstained from enacting substantive measures to hold accountable those states complicit in empowering this terrorist militia through the provision of weaponry and mercenary forces. Moreover, corroborated reports from the United Nations and leading global media outlets have elucidated the involvement of the United Arab Emirates in fortifying this militia, thereby intensifying the grave suffering endured by the Sudanese populace.
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Zamzam IDP Camp Under Fire by the Rapid Support Forces
On 12 December 2024, the Ministry of Health in North Darfur State reported that the death toll resulting from the artillery bombardment by the RSF terrorist militia on the Zamzam camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in El-Fashir had risen to 73 fatalities and 376 injuries since the onset of the attacks earlier that month.
Dr. Ibrahim Khater, the esteemed Director-General of the Ministry of Health in North Darfur, affirmed that the relentless artillery assaults on the Zamzam camp and surrounding areas of El-Fashir have inflicted an additional 458 casualties among the camp’s residents and the city’s populace. This tragedy has been compounded by an acute and debilitating shortage of essential medical supplies, further exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis.
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) described the shelling of the Zamzam camp, located 12 km from El-Fashir, by RSF forces as a living nightmare for displaced persons, inciting widespread panic and mass displacement.
In a statement, the organisation declared, “The largest displacement site in Sudan is under ferocious attack, subjected to relentless shelling by the RSF forces, aiming to force the inhabitants to flee once more.”
The United States of America condemned the RSF militia’s assaults on the Zamzam camp in Darfur “in the strongest possible terms.” The U.S. State Department stated that the bombardments disrupted the ability of humanitarian organisations to deliver emergency relief to the camp.
The Sudanese government welcomed the United States’ position, as articulated by State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, who condemned the terrorist attacks. The Sudanese government reiterated its demand that the United States designate the RSF as a terrorist organisation.
Al-Hakika Chronicles Ethnic Atrocities in South Kordofan
“Today is your reckoning,” they said to the Nubians before killing them: An international organisation documents ethnic crimes in South Kordofan.
On 10 December 2024, Human Rights Watch reported that, between December 2023 and March 2024, the RSF militia had killed dozens of civilians, inflicted injuries, committed rapes, and abducted others during waves of attacks on the towns of Habilla and Fayu in Sudan’s South Kordofan State. These assaults, primarily targeting the Nubian ethnic group and receiving inadequate global attention, constitute war crimes.
Jean-Baptiste Gallopin, a senior researcher on crises and conflicts at Human Rights Watch, stated, “The RSF’s violations against civilians in South Kordofan are emblematic of the atrocities being perpetrated across Sudan.”
Over 16 days in October 2024, Human Rights Watch researchers visited the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, which host tens of thousands of displaced persons—primarily Nubians—who fled conflict areas in South Kordofan and beyond.
The researchers conducted interviews with 70 displaced individuals, including 40 survivors of RSF attacks on Habilla, Fayu, and nearby villages. Satellite imagery from December 2023 to October 2024 was also analysed. Additional interviews with 24 people—including humanitarian workers, local officials, and regional experts—were conducted.
Testimonies from witnesses documented by Human Rights Watch detailed the killing of 56 unarmed civilians in these attacks, including 11 women and one child. The RSF executed individuals in their homes, shot others in the streets, and carried out systematic killings. The actual death toll is likely much higher due to the chaotic displacement of residents fleeing in all directions after the attacks.
Human Rights Watch also documented the sexual violence inflicted on 79 women and girls, including cases of sexual slavery, based on interviews with victims, witnesses, and relatives of the survivors.
On 31 December 2023, RSF fighters launched a ferocious attack on the town of Habilla, killing 41 civilians and unarmed fighters in deliberate and indiscriminate assaults. Women and girls were raped, homes were plundered extensively, and the town was left in ruins.
A woman recounted, “When the RSF arrived, they ordered the men to hand over their weapons. When the men responded that they were unarmed, the RSF demanded money. Upon denying possession of any wealth, the RSF began shooting.”
In Fayu, the RSF killed at least 21 civilians, abducted 18 women and girls, as well as five men, and looted and destroyed civilian property.
One woman, who fled Fayu with other Nubians after the initial attack on 1 January, returned nine weeks later to retrieve her belongings. She lamented, “Nothing remained. Everything was destroyed and looted. They took my bed, sheets, carts, trailer, clothes, and even the door.”
Satellite images revealed signs of looting and fires in Habilla, Fayu, and four neighbouring villages. Geolocation of one video identified the village of Tongol, 13 km southwest of Habilla, where RSF fighters were seen wearing military uniforms.
The intentional killing of civilians, sexual violence, looting, and destruction of civilian property are classified as war crimes.
Human Rights Watch previously documented the RSF and allied militias committing egregious violations elsewhere in Sudan, including war crimes and crimes against humanity during an ethnic cleansing campaign in West Darfur.
One woman, identified as Rubaa (20 years old), narrated how Arab men in civilian clothing entered her compound that morning and demanded valuables from the residents. She described, “They asked my husband if he was a soldier. When he answered that he was a civilian, they asked about his tribe. When he replied that he was Nubian, they said, ‘Oh Nubians, we are angry with you. Today is your reckoning.’ Then they shot him dead on the spot.”
The RSF also targeted civilians attempting to flee, shooting them down in cold blood.
This grim documentation underscores the continued atrocities perpetrated by the RSF, whose actions demand an unequivocal international response to halt their ongoing campaign of terror.
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A New Massacre in Abu Zureiqah, North Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed yet another heinous ethnic massacre in the village of Abu Zureiqah, south of El-Fashir. The attack resulted in over 50 fatalities and dozens of injuries. The RSF forces targeted the village, killing, injuring, looting, and terrorising its inhabitants.
In the initial assault, the militia claimed the lives of 20 civilians and injured 14 others.

The names of the deceased include:
• Mohammed Adam Ibrahim
• Aseel Ibrahim Ismail
• Ahmed Mohammed Jumaa
• Abdo Ibrahim Ishaq
• Abdulrahman Jamal Abdullah
• Abdulmajeed Abdullah Jaddo
• Nouraldin Mohammed Abdulkarim
• Omar Younis Mohammed Manis
• Abdulmunim Mohammed Abdulrahman
• Hasb Al-Karim Ibrahim Mahmoud
The injured include:
• Abdullah Al-Taher Ismail
• Mahjoub Yahya Mohammed
• Hari Idris Jumaa
• Ibrahim Ahmed Mohammed
• Al-Sadiq Mohammed Ibrahim
In a subsequent attack, the RSF brutally executed dozens of detainees, burned entire villages, and imposed a severe blockade, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid, and leaving the survivors in desperate conditions.
90% of Sexual Violence Crimes Are Gang Rape
The Director of the Governmental Unit for Combating Violence Against Women, Salima Ishaq, has called for the prosecution of those responsible for the appalling violations against civilians, especially women and children. Her statement coincided with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, under the theme “You Are Not Alone.”
Ms. Ishaq emphasised the urgent need to hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice for survivors, and end impunity. She further stated, “This year’s campaign comes amid dire circumstances for women and girls, who are suffering from the violations committed by the RSF in Al-Jazirah, Darfur, Khartoum, and other regions of the country, particularly sexual violence as a tactic of war since the conflict began.”
The regional director of the Horn of Africa Women’s Network, Halima Karib, revealed the documentation of more than 300 cases of sexual violence since the war erupted on 15 April. She stressed that these crimes, including slavery, child marriage, and the dehumanisation of women, have left deep and irreversible social scars.
Speaking at a discussion titled “What is Happening in Al-Jazirah: Through the Eyes of Women” on the platform X, Halima Karib highlighted that 90% of sexual violence crimes connected to the conflict were gang rapes, many of which were ethnically motivated in Al-Jazirah state.
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Systematic Targeting of Healthcare Facilities: $121 Million in Losses
On 13 December 2024, the Ministry of Health in Khartoum condemned the systematic and continuous targeting of overcrowded healthcare facilities by the RSF militia. The attack on Al-Thawra Health Centre in Kary district caused panic among patients and healthcare workers as shrapnel pierced the roof of the building, though no injuries were reported.
Dr. Fath Al-Rahman Mohammed Al-Ameen, Director-General of the Ministry of Health in Khartoum, denounced these deliberate assaults on vital healthcare institutions. While inspecting the affected facility, he called on the militia to cease its attacks on civilians and the healthcare sector. He also highlighted a similar attack on a health centre in Al-Omda district in Omdurman, which resulted in the tragic death of a child and several injuries.
In Darfur, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reported that RSF militias had shelled Al-Fashir Women and Maternity Hospital. The attacks targeted areas where patient companions gathered, resulting in nine fatalities, 20 injuries, and extensive damage to hospital infrastructure. On 10 December 2024, a drone strike by RSF forces hit the Saudi Hospital in Al-Fashir, killing eight people and wounding others.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed his dismay in a tweet, stating, “The attack on the main hospital in Al-Fashir, Sudan, resulted in nine deaths and 20 injuries among patients and their companions. These ongoing assaults on healthcare across Sudan are deplorable.”
The Sudanese Doctors Network revealed that the RSF had also attacked medical personnel in Tebon, south of White Nile State, looting healthcare centres and pharmacies while displacing hundreds of residents. Medical staff in the village of Al-Hussainab were assaulted after the militia looted equipment and medications.
In a particularly heinous crime, the RSF murdered Dr. Yahya Mukhtar, a university professor and orthopaedic surgeon in Al-Hasahisa. The militia stormed his home to loot and assault his family, leading to his martyrdom as he defended them, along with his mother.
A report by the Sudanese Doctors Network documented extensive damages inflicted upon the private healthcare sector in Khartoum since 15 April 2023. Of the 80 private hospitals in the state, 73 have been rendered inoperable due to destruction and looting. Some facilities have even been converted into military bases. The financial losses from these actions have been estimated at $121 million.
The report, prepared by experts and hospital owners, described the total paralysis of the private healthcare sector as a looming catastrophe for both the present and future of Sudan’s health system. It categorised the RSF’s actions as deliberate and in violation of international laws prohibiting attacks on medical facilities. The network called for justice and accountability for the perpetrators of these crimes.
RSF Threatens Citizens and Rejects New Currency
The RSF announced its refusal to recognise the new currency issued by Sudan’s Central Bank.
On 10 December 2024, Ibrahim Baqal, an RSF operative in Khartoum, posted a video on social media declaring a ban on the use of the new currency in Khartoum and other states under RSF control, warning citizens of severe consequences if they disobeyed.
RSF leader’s advisor, Ayoub Nahar, stated that the group does not acknowledge the decisions of the government in Port Sudan and declared, “This currency is invalid, and we will not allow its circulation in our territories. The old currency remains the only valid legal tender. Violators will face consequences.”
As a result, citizens, merchants, and daily wage workers in RSF-controlled areas face the threat of violence and even death if they attempt to exchange their savings or conduct transactions using the new currency.
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Sudanese Certificate Students: Victims of RSF’s Aggression
On 12 December 2024, Dr. Ahmed Khalifa Omar, the Minister of Education, highlighted that conducting the postponed 2023 Sudanese certificate exams remains one of the most significant challenges faced by Sudanese families. He affirmed that the Ministry of Education had completed all necessary preparations to address this pressing issue. Dr. Omar expressed gratitude for the steadfast support provided by Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and the Transitional Council of Ministers, which have been instrumental in facilitating this critical educational initiative.
“The successful implementation of these exams amidst such adversity underscores the resilience and determination of the Sudanese people to pave the way for a brighter future for their youth, the foundation of the nation’s progress,” Dr. Omar stated.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Malik Agar condemned attempts by regional and international entities to politicise Sudan’s educational system. During discussions with UNICEF Representative in Sudan, Sheldon Yett, Agar reviewed the arrangements for holding the exams on 28 December 2024. They also deliberated on strategies to address the plight of students unable to take their exams and explored opportunities to include them in the March 2025 exam cycle.
However, the RSF has systematically obstructed these efforts, prohibiting the exams in areas under its control and denying thousands of students their right to education. According to eyewitness accounts, RSF forces have physically assaulted students and torn apart their textbooks in White Nile State’s Al-Gutaina locality. They have also prevented students from reaching exam centres in secure cities such as Kosti and Al-Duwaym, resorting to violence against students and their families. Furthermore, the militia has blocked students from travelling from RSF-controlled regions to safe zones where exams are being held.
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Sudanese Government Accuses RSF of Looting 7,000 Tons of Aid Destined for Zamzam Camp
The Sudanese Humanitarian Aid Commission has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of seizing a humanitarian convoy belonging to the World Food Programme (WFP). The convoy, which was en route to Zamzam Camp in El-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur State, was redirected to South Darfur under RSF control.
According to the WFP, the convoy departed from Port Sudan, the temporary administrative capital, carrying food aid intended to support 27,400 people. However, a statement issued by the Humanitarian Aid Commission reported that the convoy was intercepted by RSF forces in Armal, a border area between West and North Kordofan states. The seized aid, weighing approximately 7,000 metric tons, consisted of various essential food supplies destined for Zamzam Camp.
The Commission’s statement strongly condemned the actions of the RSF, labelling them as “a flagrant violation of humanitarian principles and norms.” It further highlighted that such actions are deliberate attempts to starve civilians, deepen poverty, and expose vulnerable populations to hunger, malnutrition, and psychological terror.
The statement reiterated the need for strict adherence to international humanitarian law, particularly its principles of neutrality, independence, and humanity. It also noted that these acts reflect the RSF’s continued disregard for agreements, including the Jeddah Declaration signed in May 2023.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with humanitarian partners to mitigate the suffering of displaced and affected populations, calling on all parties to uphold international law and ensure aid reaches those in need.
UNICEF Convoy Hijacked by RSF
The Sudanese Doctors Network also condemned the RSF for hijacking a UNICEF truck loaded with critical medicines and food supplies for children. The incident occurred in Wad Abu Saleh, East Nile State, and was described by the Network as “a heinous crime” and “a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.” The Network emphasised that this act epitomises the RSF’s blatant disregard for civilian lives, particularly the welfare of children.
Government Ensures Access to Humanitarian Aid
General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, directed state authorities to facilitate humanitarian operations. His directive allows UN organisations to use airports in Kadugli (South Kordofan), Al-Obeid (North Kordofan), and Damazin (Blue Nile) as hubs for the storage and distribution of relief supplies. This initiative seeks to ensure that humanitarian aid continues to reach those in need despite the challenges posed by RSF activities.
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Global Media Unveils UAE’s Role in Sudan’s Conflict
An investigative report published by The Wall Street Journal has exposed a UAE-linked company employing mercenaries to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been accused of committing heinous crimes amid the ongoing civil war in Sudan.
The report revealed that shaky video footage captured in the arid plains of Darfur resembled many other videos emerging from Sudan’s brutal civil war: men in camouflage uniforms standing beside crates of weapons, flaunting the spoils of their battles.
In one video, a man speaking Arabic with a local Zaghawa accent holds a passport issued by the Colombian government, 7,000 miles away. He declares, “Look at this. These are not Sudanese. These are the ones killing us.”
The investigation uncovered identification documents belonging to a Colombian national found by Sudanese forces in Darfur. Interviews with over a dozen international officials, Colombian military veterans, and a review of social media profiles and corporate websites revealed that the Colombian fighters captured in Darfur last month were hired earlier this year by a company based in Abu Dhabi called Global Security Services Group (GSSG).
GSSG markets itself as the sole provider of armed private security services for the UAE government. Its clients reportedly include the UAE’s Ministries of Presidential Affairs, Interior, and Foreign Affairs.
GSSG Operations and Regional Connections
In Uganda, where GSSG trained local forces in counterterrorism and VIP protection, the company presented itself as an official representative of the UAE government, according to a Ugandan military spokesperson.
The investigation detailed how Colombian recruits were transported to territories in Libya controlled by Khalifa Haftar before crossing into RSF strongholds in Darfur. The report also cited United Nations findings indicating that the UAE has long supported Haftar militarily.
Additionally, previous reports from Western media and UN experts confirmed that the UAE has supplied weapons and military equipment to the RSF. Sudan’s gold exports, both official and illicit, are predominantly directed to the UAE, further financing RSF activities.
A Decade of Mercenary Recruitment
The report highlighted that the UAE has targeted Colombia, with its large pool of battle-hardened military veterans, for mercenary recruitment over the past decade. In September, a Colombian recruitment firm based in Bogotá, A4SI, began posting job advertisements seeking drone operators, cybersecurity specialists, and security guards for assignments in Africa.
Evidence of Advanced Weaponry in Use
The Yale University Humanitarian Research Observatory disclosed that the RSF has been deploying AH4 155mm artillery, a Chinese-made weapon, to shell civilians at Zamzam Camp in El-Fashir. Publicly available U.S. Army sources confirmed that the UAE is the only known foreign operator of this artillery model outside China.
The findings provide further evidence of the UAE’s involvement in equipping and supporting the RSF, raising international concerns about the role of external actors in exacerbating Sudan’s humanitarian crisis.