- 11 bodies, including women and children, discovered in Khartoum well
- Sudanese police accuse RSF paramilitaries of executions during occupation
- Military regained control amid escalating urban warfare
- Conflict displaces 14 million, triggers famine and UN war crime allegations
Sudanese authorities uncovered a grim scene in Khartoum's Fayhaa neighborhood this weekend, recovering 11 bodies from a deep well. Police Colonel Abdul-Rahanan Mohamed Hassan confirmed victims included civilians of varying ages, with residents reporting RSF forces dumped corpses during their occupation. The discovery follows recent military advances reclaiming territory from the paramilitary group, which has yet to respond to allegations.
The ongoing conflict, erupting in April 2023 from power struggles between military factions, has transformed urban centers into battlegrounds. Local resident Afraa al-Hajj Omar described RSF tactics: They robbed homes, tortured families, and left bodies rotting in streets for days.UN reports verify systematic human rights violations, including sexual violence and ethnic targeting, particularly in Darfur where historical tensions flare anew.
Humanitarian analysts highlight three critical impacts: collapsed healthcare infrastructure exacerbates preventable deaths, cross-border refugee flows strain neighboring Chad and South Sudan, and rampant inflation (287% since conflict began) cripples food access. Satellite data reveals 78% of Khartoum's residential areas sustain heavy damage, complicating aid delivery to remaining populations.
Darfur's escalating violence mirrors 2003 genocide patterns, with RSF-aligned militias besieging Masalit communities. Recent Human Rights Watch documentation shows 43 villages burned in West Darfur alone since February. This regional pattern underscores conflict's ethnic dimensions, with UN experts warning of potential second genocide without international intervention.
Despite peace talks mediated by Saudi Arabia and Egypt, weapons flows from external actors prolong fighting. Military analysts note 62% increase in drone warfare usage since January, reflecting both sides' adaptation to urban combat. The conflict's economic toll surpasses $45 billion, destroying Sudan's key agricultural exports and banking infrastructure.