Amnesty International has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan, of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its offensive to seize control of El Fasher. In a report published last Wednesday, the human rights organization detailed multiple grave violations allegedly carried out by the RSF, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement, and sexual slavery.

According to the report, these abuses formed part of a widespread and systematic campaign against civilians in the region. Amnesty International asserted that the targeted attacks disproportionately affected children and non-Arab populations, highlighting a deliberate strategy to inflict harm on vulnerable groups.

The organization also documented the use of derogatory and dehumanizing language by RSF forces during the campaign, signaling an intent to marginalize and demonize specific communities. The report suggests that these actions amount to crimes against humanity under international law.

The offensive, which saw the RSF advance to capture El Fasher, has significantly escalated tensions and violence in the area, undermining efforts toward peace and stability in Sudan. While the RSF has not publicly responded to the allegations, the report calls for urgent international attention and accountability measures to address the abuses documented.