An independent investigation backed by the United Nations has found that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, have escalated to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and show signs of genocide. This report emerged following the documentation of over 6,000 deaths in the initial three days of the assault on El Fasher in October, coming after a siege that lasted nearly a year and a half, marking one of the most intense periods of ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Li Fong, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights representative in Sudan, stated that the independent fact-finding mission and the Commission's office recorded widespread violence during November and December through interactions with victims. She emphasized the continuous catalog of crimes, which include mass killings, executions, physical violence, instances of sexual assault, torture, arbitrary detentions, kidnappings, and extortion, in addition to attacks targeting children.

Furthermore, the UN documentation indicates that nearly 6,000 people fell victim to violence in just three days, including around 4,000 individuals whose identities remain unknown. This alarming situation highlights the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, with calls for international attention and intervention becoming increasingly urgent as the region grapples with escalating violence and instability.