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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Horrific testimonies about torture and rape crimes committed by Rapid Support Forces

Testimonies reveal severe human rights violations, including torture and rape, committed by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, highlighting the use of sexual violence as a means of control.

Feb 28 • 03:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

He Went Out and Did Not Return: Al Jazeera Documentary Opens the File of Enforced Disappearance in Sudan

Al Jazeera's documentary "He Went Out and Did Not Return" explores the issue of enforced disappearances in Sudan amid military control by the Rapid Support Forces.

Feb 27 • 16:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Among them is Hamidti's brother.. Controversy in Kenya over granting passports to Rapid Support Forces members

A political and legal controversy in Kenya has erupted over the issuance of Kenyan passports to Sudanese individuals connected to the Rapid Support Forces, including the brother of a prominent Sudanese leader.

Feb 27 • 10:10 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

United Nations plane lands at Khartoum airport for the first time since the war began

A United Nations flight successfully landed at Khartoum airport for the first time since the onset of Sudan's war, marking a critical development for humanitarian efforts.

Feb 27 • 06:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Are the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur heading towards an ethnic war?

The Rapid Support Forces in Darfur are intensifying military operations, raising fears of widespread ethnic conflict in the region as they seek to consolidate control and influence.

Feb 26 • 13:06 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

UN Security Council sanctions RSF commanders for atrocities in Darfur

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for their involvement in atrocities in Darfur, which have been described as having the hallmarks of genocide.

Feb 26 • 11:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Deadly attack and widespread fires... satellites document the atrocities of the Rapid Support Forces in "Misterih"

Satellite imagery reveals significant fire damage in Misterih, Sudan, following a deadly attack by Rapid Support Forces that led to numerous casualties.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 26, 2026

The UN has sanctioned four leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for atrocities linked to the violent takeover of el-Fasher.

Feb 26 • 07:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Darfur Governor Denies RSF Control Over 'Al-Tina'

The Governor of Darfur, Mini Arko Minawi, has denied that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have control over Al-Tina, insisting that joint forces are in charge.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: UN sanctions four RSF officials for atrocities committed in El-Fasher

The UN Security Council has sanctioned four officials of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their involvement in atrocities against Sudanese civilians, particularly in El-Fasher and Darfur.

Feb 25 • 14:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Sudan: The RSF Take Control of Mostariha, City of Former Janjaweed Leader Moussa Hilal

Sudanese paramilitary forces known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of Mostariha, a city previously led by Moussa Hilal, a former Janjaweed commander.

Feb 25 • 08:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: People With Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have been accused of targeting and abusing people with disabilities during their recent takeover in El Fasher.

Feb 25 • 05:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: UN Body Finds 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Darfur

A UN report indicates that the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's Darfur region have committed acts that amount to genocide and other war crimes during their takeover of El Fasher.

Feb 24 • 15:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

28 killed in an attack by the Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur and UN warning of famine in Delang

An attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur resulted in 28 deaths and 39 injuries, amidst a UN warning of impending famine in Southern Sudan.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

28 killed in attack in Sudan

At least 28 people have been killed and over 39 injured in an attack by the Rapid Support Forces in Northern Darfur, Sudan.

Feb 24 • 11:52 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Chad shuts border with war-torn neighbor

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan due to security concerns arising from ongoing conflicts in Sudan that have spilled over into Chad.

Feb 24 • 09:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Burhan vows accountability as Rapid Support Forces storm area in Darfur

Sudan's army leader, Abdel Fattah Burhan, vows to continue military action against what he calls a rogue militia, while the Rapid Support Forces carry out an aggressive attack in North Darfur, resulting in casualties and destruction.

Feb 24 • 07:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Musa Hilal and Hamidti: The Bloody Conflict of Cousins

The article discusses the violent conflict between Musa Hilal and Hamidti, as the Rapid Support Forces attacked Hilal's stronghold in North Darfur.

Feb 24 • 06:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Musa Hilal survives an attack by the Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur

Musa Hilal, leader of the Revolutionary Awakening Council and chief of the Mahamid tribe, survived a severe attack by Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur, Sudan.

Feb 23 • 22:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Drone attacks by Rapid Support Forces on the city of Al-Obeid, Sudan

Military sources report drone attacks on the city of Al-Obeid by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, resulting in damage to the local university.

Feb 23 • 14:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After Welcoming His Father to Hamidti.. The Ugandan Army Commander and President's Son Attacks the 'Rapid Support Forces'

Ugandan Army General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, launched a fierce attack on Sudanese Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, alleging involvement in atrocities against Sudanese and Africans.

Feb 23 • 08:40 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Sudan's paramilitary RSF claims to have captured another town in Darfur region

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has claimed the capture of another town in Darfur, despite the military's assertion that they have repelled the attack.

Feb 22 • 11:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sudan: Uganda's reception of Hamidti is 'direct support for genocide'

The Sudanese Foreign Ministry condemns Uganda for welcoming Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, calling it direct support for genocide.

Feb 22 • 09:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Violent battles in the Sudanese city of Tina and UN warnings of the collapse of the health sector

Intense fighting has erupted in the strategic city of Tina in North Darfur, with harsh military confrontations reported between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, alongside UN warnings of a deteriorating health situation.

Feb 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Sudan: UN Commission Assumes Genocide

A United Nations commission has found evidence suggesting that the actions of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in the ongoing conflict amount to genocide.

Feb 20 • 14:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington demands an immediate ceasefire in Sudan without any preconditions

The U.S. has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, imposing sanctions on senior leaders of the Rapid Support Forces for their involvement in humanitarian atrocities.

Feb 20 • 12:54 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: US Treasury sanctions three FSR commanders 'for atrocities committed in El-Fasher'

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on three commanders of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan for their involvement in genocide and other crimes during the siege of El-Fasher.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Rapid Support Forces Target White Nile, and Doctors Without Borders Treats 167 Injured in Kordofan and Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces have targeted the city of al-Duwiem in the White Nile State, leading to medical treatment of numerous injuries by Doctors Without Borders due to drone attacks in Sudan.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

UN mission reports ‘genocide’ in African state

A UN report indicates that the actions of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces during the siege of Al Fashir exhibit clear signs of genocide against non-Arab communities.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A session of the UN Security Council regarding Sudan after a report on Al-Fasher

The UN Security Council held its monthly meeting on Sudan after a UN-supported independent investigation concluded that the actions of Rapid Support Forces in Al-Fasher constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 20, 2026

A UN mission has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of genocide in Darfur, citing systematic atrocities during recent conflicts.

Feb 20 • 06:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Darfur Atrocities Bear 'Hallmarks of Genocide' - UN Mission to Sudan

A UN report highlights ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, and enforced disappearances by the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, indicating potential genocide against specific communities.

Feb 20 • 04:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sudan: Fatalities and Injuries Among Relief Workers in Rapid Support Forces Attacks

Three humanitarian workers were killed and four injured in South Kordofan, Sudan, after a convoy of aid was targeted, allegedly by Rapid Support Forces using drones.

Feb 19 • 21:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

3 Leaders in the Rapid Support Forces Under US Sanctions.. Who Are They?

The United States has imposed sanctions on three leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for their role in an 18-month siege of the city of El Fasher.

Feb 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sudanese Minister of Justice: We will prosecute those involved in war crimes against civilians

The Sudanese Minister of Justice, Abdullah Deraf, announced plans to prosecute those involved in war crimes attributed to the Rapid Support Forces against civilians.

Feb 19 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan has ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN mission finds

A UN fact-finding mission has determined that the siege of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan shows signs of genocide against specific ethnic groups.

Feb 19 • 17:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

UN Report: Massacre in Sudan Exhibits Signs of Genocide

A UN report reveals evidence of genocide in Sudan targeting non-Arab populations, attributed to the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Feb 19 • 15:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What Happened in El Fasher? UN Reports and Field Testimonies Reveal the Truths

An independent UN-supported investigation concluded that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, with indicators of genocide.

Feb 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

UN Investigators: Sudanese Rebels Conducted Destructive Campaign with Characteristics of Genocide

United Nations-backed human rights experts report that a campaign by Sudanese rebel militias against non-Arab communities exhibits traits of genocide.

Feb 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

A UN mission for Sudan finds 'indications of genocide' in the siege of paramilitaries in El Fasher

A UN mission has reported a systematic campaign of ethnic killings and violence by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, Sudan, indicating potential genocide against non-Arab communities.

Feb 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Civil War: Commission: Violence in Sudan Indicates Genocide

An international commission suggests that the violence perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan indicates potential genocide based on systematic targeting of non-Arab populations.

Feb 19 • 11:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: 'Hallmarks of Genocide' Found in El Fasher, UN Investigators Detail Mass Killings and Ethnic Targeting

UN investigators have reported evidence of genocide, including mass killings and ethnic targeting, carried out by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, Sudan.

Feb 19 • 10:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Genocidal Campaign Waged Against Sudan's Non-Arab Communities - UN Report

A UN report highlights that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces are engaged in a genocidal campaign against non-Arab communities, particularly around El-Fasher.

Feb 19 • 10:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

UN probe finds evidence of genocide in Darfur city of El-Fasher

A UN investigation has uncovered potential evidence of genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan, during its siege and capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Feb 19 • 09:14 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

War in Sudan: An independent UN investigation concludes to 'acts of genocide' in El-Fasher

An independent UN investigation has determined that 'acts of genocide' occurred in El-Fasher, Sudan, following the city's capture by the Rapid Support Forces.

Feb 19 • 07:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: UN independent investigation: Rapid Support Forces practices in El Fasher, Sudan indicate genocide committed

A UN independent investigation has revealed that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in El Fasher, Sudan, following the city's siege.

Feb 19 • 04:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Continued Violations by the Occupation and Civil Forces Demand a Ceasefire in Sudan

Civil forces in Sudan are calling for an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan, citing humanitarian reasons amidst ongoing conflicts between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.

Feb 18 • 20:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Malik Aqar: The Conflict in Sudan is Not a Civil War but a Confrontation with Invaders

Malik Aqar, Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council, asserts that the current conflict in Sudan is not a civil war but a struggle against external mercenaries and invaders.

Feb 17 • 15:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

Deadly attack on market in Sudan

A deadly drone strike on the al-Safiya market near Sodari, Sudan, has been reported amid ongoing civil war conflicts between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.

Feb 16 • 15:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

National Security Experts Clarify Egypt's Red Lines in Sudan

Egyptian national security experts outline the country's red lines regarding Sudan, emphasizing the rejection of Sudan's division and the protection of its national institutions.

Feb 16 • 04:52 UTC

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