News|Sudan warAmnesty calls for war crimes probe on RSF attack on Sudan refugee campNGO documents accounts of atrocities during paramilitary force’s April assault on the North Darfur facility.
Amnesty International has requested an investigation into potential war crimes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following an attack on a displaced persons camp in North Darfur, Sudan, earlier this year.
Amnesty International has requested an investigation into potential war crimes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following an attack on a displaced persons camp in North Darfur, Sudan, earlier this year.
The organization released a report on Wed, Apr 13, 2025, detailing the RSF's actions during a large-scale assault on the Zamzam camp. The report accuses the RSF of engaging in indiscriminate violence, including mass killings and sexual assaults, amid ongoing conflicts with Sudan's military government since April 2023.
During the attack, the RSF reportedly used explosives and engaged in random shooting in densely populated areas. This incident occurred amidst the RSF's siege of el-Fasher, North Darfur's capital, which has resulted in their control over the state and an eastward expansion into West Kordofan, significantly contributing to regional displacement.
Amnesty International has requested an investigation into potential war crimes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following an attack on a displaced persons camp in North Darfur, Sudan, earlier this year.
Based on interviews and satellite imagery, the report documents several accounts of violence against civilians, including the shooting of at least 47 individuals who were attempting to escape the conflict or were in hiding. The RSF is also accused of setting fires to homes and committing acts that may constitute rape and pillage, causing approximately 400,000 people to flee over a two-day period.
Amnesty International emphasizes that shooting without a clear military target constitutes an indiscriminate attack, violating international humanitarian law. The report describes incidents of RSF fighters engaging in random firing, increasing the risk of casualties among civilians.
The ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has resulted in significant casualties and displacement since April 2023. Despite attempts to negotiate peace, including a unilateral ceasefire announced by the RSF last month, clashes continue, indicating a lack of resolution.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
