Rapid Support Forces

Drone strikes on civilian vehicles in Sudan have killed at least 20 people, including women and families attending weddings, according to rights groups. The Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers attribute attacks to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), citing deliberate targeting of transport near Khartoum, Omdurman, and North Kordofan. Drone use has intensified amid the ongoing war, which has caused over 59,000 deaths and displaced 13 million people.

The UN Human Rights Council condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for escalating violence in El Obeid, warning of a risk of mass atrocities. The RSF-aligned Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) called for an immediate ceasefire and political negotiations.

The UN warned of a 'catastrophe' in Sudan's el-Obeid, citing relentless drone strikes, executions, and sexual violence. Save the Children reported over 5,500 displaced children, while a three-year war between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced 14 million people and caused hundreds of thousands of deaths. Amnesty International accused the RSF of ethnic cleansing in el-Fasher.

More than 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan's six-month war, primarily from drone strikes, according to UNICEF. The conflict between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces has caused over 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and left 30 million in need of aid, with drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Niles.

More than 300 children have been killed in Sudan over six months, primarily in drone strikes, according to UNICEF. The conflict between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces since April 2023 has caused widespread casualties, displacement, and humanitarian crises, with drone warfare responsible for 60% of casualties.

El Obeid in Sudan has become a key battleground in the conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Aid worker Fatima reported recent violent drone strikes targeting schools and fuel stations, killing over 20 people, including students, with 40-45 drones commonly observed during attacks.

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor’s office has not applied for arrest warrants against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for alleged crimes in Sudan's Darfur region since April 2023, despite public assurances and a pretrial chamber's recent criticism of the delay. The office cited confidentiality and ongoing investigations into gender-based crimes and crimes against children as reasons for withholding updates.

The UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are besieging Sudan's el-Obeid, conducting drone strikes on civilian infrastructure like gas stations and electricity facilities, causing casualties and displacement. The UN Human Rights Council is addressing the crisis as the RSF, supported by the UAE, intensifies attacks, while the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) defends the city with checkpoints and trenches.

The UN reports a human rights catastrophe in Sudan's al-Obeid, with the human rights chief warning of atrocities. The conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan state has caused a humanitarian crisis.

The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address escalating violence between the army and paramilitary forces. Civilians face severe humanitarian crises, including sieges and infrastructure attacks, as the four-year conflict has caused widespread displacement and famine.

The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address the escalating violence between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, now in its fourth year, has caused over 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and created severe humanitarian crises, with infrastructure attacks exacerbating resource shortages in the region.

Amnesty International reports that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in el-Fasher, North Darfur, including deliberate targeting of children, rape, forced recruitment, and burning villages. The RSF's actions disproportionately affected non-Arab communities like the Zaghawa, with evidence from 247 interviews and documented use of ethnic slurs.

Amnesty International alleges that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their 2024-2025 attack on El-Fasher city. The ongoing war between Sudan's army and RSF since April 2023 has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, according to the United Nations.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are accused by Amnesty International of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing, including deliberate targeting of children, during their campaign to seize El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.

Amnesty International alleges that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement, and sexual slavery as part of a systemic campaign against civilians.

Amnesty International accuses three Sudanese paramilitary commanders of overseeing war crimes during the siege of el-Fasher in North Darfur, including murder, torture, and ethnic cleansing. The report cites nine videos showing atrocities and calls for a UN protection force and international accountability mechanisms to address the conflict.

UNICEF warns of a potential siege in El Obeid, Sudan, where 500,000 civilians face immediate violence risks as the Rapid Support Forces encircle the city. The crisis has worsened, with drone attacks causing 80% of reported child casualties in the area and aid convoys blocked by checkpoints.

A 2026 video shows Sudan's Rapid Support Forces recruiting child soldiers, with both sides in the country's civil war using minors as fighters. Social media platforms like TikTok have hosted accounts glorifying underage combatants, while the UN warns of potential mass violence in El Obeid. Save the Children's deputy country director highlights the link between school closures, malnutrition, and child soldier recruitment.

The UAE and Khalifa Haftar's Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) are accused of continuing support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through training camps and logistical aid in Libya, despite denials from both parties. An investigation revealed RSF fighters trained in Libya using UAE-supplied weapons, with defectors confirming Emirati involvement in supply chains.

A covert network in eastern Libya is sustaining the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the ongoing war in Sudan, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) playing a central role in fueling the RSF through Libya.

Khartoum has become a ghost town after three years of war, with destroyed buildings, unexploded weapons, and improvised graveyards. Conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues, while Al Nao Hospital in Omdurman remains operational, treating the wounded. Authorities encourage residents to return to normalcy after the military retook Khartoum.

A coalition of NGOs has requested the ICC investigate senior UAE and regional officials for allegedly aiding atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region. The submission accuses foreign actors of supplying arms, mercenaries, and logistical support to conflict parties, including the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces.

The Rapid Support Forces have launched a strategic and methodical siege of El Obeid, Sudan's North Kordofan State capital, using drones to target fuel stations and electrical generators. This has caused severe hardship for civilians, including 100,000 to 200,000 internally displaced persons, forcing many to evacuate the city.

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned an Indian firm and its CEO for enabling the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to escalate the civil war in Sudan.

Three years of war in Sudan have caused widespread devastation, with survivors like Omer al-Toum, who lost limbs from an unexploded ordnance explosion, and Noon Madani, injured in a shelling attack, illustrating the human toll. The conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced millions and killed thousands, as documented by Associated Press journalists.

Three years of war in Sudan have left thousands dead and millions displaced, with survivors like Omer al-Toum, Noon Madani, and Fatma Ageb sharing their traumatic experiences. The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces continues, causing severe injuries and loss of life. Survivors face ongoing challenges, including physical disabilities and psychological trauma.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces are massing around the strategic city of el-Obeid, raising concerns of mass atrocities similar to those in Darfur's el-Fasher. The article questions whether sanctions could still prevent potential bloodshed.

Newly issued Sudanese pounds are circulating in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in conflict with Sudan's national army since April 2023. The RSF now controls large parts of the country, including the western Darfur region, raising questions about the source of the new currency and deepening the country's division.

The UN reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have systematically used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war since 2023, with 87% of verified incidents attributed to the RSF and allied groups. The OHCHR documented 546 verified cases affecting 838 victims across 16 states, concluding these acts may constitute crimes against humanity.

Seven European countries have urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately halt their assault on El-Obeid in North Kordofan state. The countries warned of credible signs of an imminent major offensive, as civilians face worsening shortages of food, water, and fuel.

A UK parliamentary committee was told the UK failed to prevent a massacre in Sudan's el-Fasher due to prioritizing relations with the UAE over civilian safety. Human rights investigator Nathaniel Raymond claimed the UK ignored warnings about UAE-backed paramilitaries committing genocide, despite being uniquely positioned to act as the UN penholder for Sudan.

The UN and NGOs warn of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their campaign against the regular army in the region.

The United Nations Security Council has raised concerns over a reported build-up of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) troops near El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, warning of a potential ground assault and risk of mass atrocities. The council urged the RSF to halt its offensive against the city.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed to have seized the Surkum area in Sudan's Blue Nile region amid escalating clashes with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Drone strikes in the White Nile and North Kordofan regions resulted in civilian casualties, as noted in the title.

The UN Security Council has expressed alarm over reports of substantial military reinforcements by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around El Obeid in Sudan, warning of the risk of a potential ground offensive on the city.

The United Nations Security Council has urged the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan to avoid launching an attack on the city of El-Obeid. The warning highlights concerns over potential mass atrocities in the region.

The UN warns that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may imminently siege el-Obeid, risking atrocities similar to those in el-Fasher. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk emphasized the danger of repeating past massacres, while a coalition of countries urged de-escalation and adherence to international law.

Western countries including Britain, France, and Germany warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may escalate an assault on al-Obeid, risking large-scale atrocities. The alert highlights concerns about imminent violence in the central Sudanese city.

Fares El Nour, a senior member of Sudan's RSF militia and the 'virtual' Wali of Khartoum state, has defected. He was part of the Presidential Council of the Sudan Founding Alliance government.

Middle East Eye correspondent Mohammed Amin, who was denied a UK visa, won the One World Media Journalist of the Year award for his reporting on the Sudan war. He accepted the award by video, criticizing UK visa policies and highlighting the resilience of Sudanese communities during the conflict.