A recent United Nations investigation into the violent takeover of El-Fasher, a significant city in Sudan’s Darfur region, has revealed evidence suggesting that actions taken by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may qualify as genocide. This inquiry examined the circumstances surrounding the RSF's control of El-Fasher, achieved through a prolonged siege that lasted 18 months and resulted in dire humanitarian conditions for the local population, characterized by severe shortages of food and medical supplies.

The findings of the UN fact-finding mission indicate that the tactics employed by the RSF during the siege, combined with widespread violence following the city’s fall, evince a systematic campaign targeting specific ethnic groups within the local community. The documented abuses include killings, sexual violence, torture, enforced disappearances, and the systematic obstruction of humanitarian aid, predominantly directed at the Zaghawa and Fur ethnic communities. This targeting raises serious concerns about the RSF's intentions and the broader implications for ethnic relations in the region.

The report's conclusions underscore the need for a thorough investigation into these allegations and highlight the urgency of addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. As tensions continue to rise in Darfur and the international community grapples with the implications of these findings, the situation calls for immediate action to protect vulnerable populations and hold accountable those responsible for potential crimes against humanity.