An international investigation commission has reported that the violence committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan suggests genocide may be underway. The commission, established by the United Nations, highlights various attributes of the violence, including arbitrary killings of ethnic groups, infliction of physical and psychological suffering, and establishment of living conditions aimed at the destruction of these groups. This is indicative of organized operations rather than random outbreaks of warfare.

The report specifically centers on the actions of the RSF against non-Arab populations in the context of their conflict with the regular army. Mohamed Chande Othman, the chair of the investigation commission, emphasized that the atrocities committed around the city of Al-Faschir in the North Darfur region should not be viewed as sporadic acts of violence but as part of a systematic and deliberate operation. The substantiated findings reveal a coordinated approach by the RSF, exemplifying features consistent with genocide.

These revelations hold significant implications for international human rights policies and response strategies concerning the situation in Sudan. As the situation escalates, the international community may be pressed to intervene more decisively. The findings of this report could catalyze diplomatic discussions and potential sanctions, aimed at alleviating the conditions for those suffering in Sudan and addressing the actions of the RSF more robustly.