Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks have left hundreds dead in Sudan’s White Nile State, with officials reporting massacres of civilians, including infants. The violence follows claims of the RSF’s impending defeat by Sudanese army forces, escalating a conflict that has displaced 30% of the population since April 2023.
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed 433 fatalities in al-Gitaina-area villages, while the Sudan Doctors’ Trade Union reported 300 deaths. Rights group Emergency Lawyers documented executions, abductions, and lootings, stating,
These attacks aimed to terrorize communities resisting RSF control.
Sudanese Minister Khalid Ali Aleisir condemned the “systematic violence against defenseless civilians” on Facebook, urging international intervention. Critical violations include:
- Mass executions
- Forced disappearances
- Targeted shootings of fleeing civilians
According to UN data, Sudan’s war has claimed 24,000 lives and displaced 14 million people. Over 3.2 million refugees have fled to Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan amid escalating resource shortages and infrastructure collapse.
The White Nile State crisis underscores the RSF’s shift toward brutal tactics as territorial losses mount. Humanitarian agencies warn Sudan faces famine risks without immediate ceasefire agreements.
