• Arab countries condemn RSF's actions in El-Fasher as more evidence of mass killings emerges.
• Over 33,000 civilians displaced due to RSF violence in just days, according to the IOM.
• Satellite imagery reveals grave human rights violations, indicating genocide may be occurring.

The recent seizure of El-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has sparked widespread condemnation from Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye, Jordan, and Qatar. These countries have expressed deep concern over “horrific violations” against civilians, following reports of mass killings and other atrocities during the RSF's assault on the city, which has reportedly left thousands dead. Yale researchers analyzing satellite imagery have confirmed findings indicative of mass executions and large clusters of objects resembling human bodies, drawing attention to the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, according to Al Jazeera and BBC.

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the violence has resulted in the displacement of over 33,000 people from El-Fasher in just three days, with many fleeing towards rural areas and neighboring towns. Armed confrontations led by RSF forces have caused rampant chaos, with reports of summary executions and the targeting of hospitals adding to the humanitarian catastrophe, highlighting urgent calls for a ceasefire from both the Arab League and humanitarian organizations. These developments emphasize the ongoing struggle as the Sudanese government and RSF fight for control, which has escalated tensions across the region, says Anadolu Agency and Al Jazeera.

Graphic videos have surfaced, depicting acts of extreme violence, including executions and torture committed by RSF fighters. The humanitarian crisis in El-Fasher is compounded by a lack of food and medical supplies stemming from a lengthy siege, with estimates indicating that the majority of the city's population had been surviving in dire conditions for nearly two years prior to the RSF's takeover. Reports of ethnic-specific violence raise alarm about potential genocidal actions against non-Arab communities, echoing previous atrocities committed by the RSF's predecessor, the Janjaweed, noted in various reports, including findings from BBC and Al Jazeera.

As regional powers call for immediate humanitarian access and an end to hostilities, the consequences of RSF’s control over El-Fasher could reshape the power dynamics in Sudan, leading to further conflict and instability across the region. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) confirmed their withdrawal from the city to prevent further civilian casualties while denouncing the RSF's actions. Both the SAF and RSF have been implicated in committing war crimes and atrocities, necessitating urgent international intervention as conditions in El-Fasher deteriorate, according to Anadolu Agency and Al Jazeera.