Independent UN experts have released a report asserting that the severe violence perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against the civilian population in Al Fashir, Sudan, exhibits characteristics consistent with genocide. The violence reportedly targeted non-Arab ethnic groups and involved atrocious acts such as sexual violence against women and girls aged seven to seventy, including pregnant women. These findings were based on interviews with 320 eyewitnesses and victims from Al Fashir and surrounding areas, alongside the analysis of 25 verified videos documenting these events.

The investigative committee, commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, was established in the fall of 2023, a few months after the onset of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Its mandate is to examine the human rights violations occurring in the context of the war, which has devastated the region and worsened the humanitarian crisis. The conclusions drawn by the experts suggest a deliberate campaign of violence against specific ethnic groups, raising alarms about potential further escalations of conflict and the international community's responsibility to intervene.

The report comes at a critical time as the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with significant implications for regional stability and the international humanitarian response. The UN's findings compel a reevaluation of global policies toward Sudan, especially regarding potential interventions and support for the affected populations. Such allegations of genocide carry weight under international law, and the world’s response will be closely scrutinized moving forward.