Sudanese Minister of Justice Abdullah Deraf has declared the government's commitment to prosecuting individuals linked to war crimes committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against civilians. During an interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher, he emphasized that this legal action would target not only those directly involved in the crimes but also anyone who supports these actions. Deraf also indicated that the armed forces would be held accountable for any individual violations committed by their members.

The context of this announcement comes amid increasing international condemnation of the RSF's actions in Sudan, with recent reports alleging systematic war crimes and even genocide. The independent international commission investigating human rights violations in Sudan has presented significant evidence to the UN Security Council, suggesting that the RSF has engaged in actions that constitute genocide in the region of Al-Fashir. This escalation in severity from general human rights violations to direct accusations of genocide reflects the growing alarm within the international community regarding the situation in Sudan.

Furthermore, the UN Security Council has responded to these alarming developments by issuing critical resolutions, including Resolution 2736, which calls for the RSF to immediately lift the siege on Al-Fashir and to cease escalatory actions. This indicates a coordinated effort by international bodies to address the grave situation and to promote accountability among those committing atrocities against civilians in Sudan.