Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of killing over 200 unarmed civilians in a cluster of villages near the White Nile state. The attacks, which occurred in al-Kadaris and al-Khelwat, were carried out by RSF fighters who allegedly committed executions, kidnappings, enforced disappearances, and property looting.
The RSF, once allied with the military but now at odds over power, has not commented on the allegations. Analysts warn that plans to form a rival government in areas under their control could deepen divisions in Sudan, where the conflict has displaced millions of people and killed tens of thousands more.
At the heart of the conflict is a dispute between Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto ruler, and his deputy-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, who leads the RSF. The two men were once allies but fell out over an internationally backed plan to transition towards civilian rule.
The RSF has rebounded from recent setbacks by planning to launch a rival government in areas still under their control, mainly in Darfur and parts of Kordofan state. However, Gen Burhan has rejected the move, vowing to reclaim Khartoum and its military headquarters, which were seized by the RSF months ago.
The conflict in Sudan has been ongoing since April 2023, with both sides accused of committing atrocities. Humanitarians have sounded the alarm over the humanitarian crisis, which has forced about 12 million people from their homes.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rzw8wqn8vo