Key facts
- Amnesty International accused three RSF commanders of war crimes.
- The accusations include crimes against humanity.
- The alleged crimes occurred during the October 2025 siege of el-Fasher.
- The RSF captured el-Fasher in October 2025.
- Alleged atrocities include murder, torture, rape, and ethnic cleansing.
Amnesty International has formally accused three commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. These grave accusations are linked to the RSF's actions during the October 2025 siege and subsequent capture of el-Fasher, a city in Sudan.
The human rights organization's report details a pattern of alleged atrocities perpetrated by these commanders and their forces. The reported violations include murder, torture, rape, and ethnic cleansing. These acts are said to have occurred during the military operations surrounding el-Fasher, contributing to the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
The findings by Amnesty International underscore the extreme human rights violations that have characterized the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The organization's investigation aims to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions and bring attention to the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire of the protracted conflict.