News|Sudan warYale report unveils RSF attempt to cover up Sudan atrocities, mass burialsYale research lab finds evidence that Sudanese group buried, burned, and removed human remains after el-Fasher massacre.
## Report on Systematic Evidence Erasure in El-Fasher
Report on Systematic Evidence Erasure in El-Fasher
A recent report by the Yale School of Public Health's Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) reveals that the Sudanese paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), conducted a systematic campaign to erase evidence of mass killings in El-Fasher, North Darfur. This campaign included burial, burning, and removal of human remains on a large scale.
El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, was under siege by the RSF for over 18 months before it fell on October 26, 2025. Monitoring groups report at least 1,500 casualties within 48 hours of RSF's control of the city. The RSF's actions involved targeting civilians trying to flee and those seeking refuge in the Daraja Oula neighborhood.
The Yale report, covering the period between October 26 and November 28, 2025, utilized satellite imagery, open-source data, local news, and remote sensing to document these events. Findings include patterns of killings, such as execution-style killings and mass casualties at military installations. Researchers identified clusters of objects consistent with human remains, which diminished over time, suggesting concealment efforts.
This campaign included burial, burning, and removal of human remains on a large scale.
The RSF emerged from the Janjaweed militia, known for atrocities during the Darfur conflict in the 2000s. The RSF has faced accusations, including genocide, from international entities. Recent reports indicate further violations, such as the alleged rape of 19 women by the RSF in El-Fasher.
Continued Conflict and Humanitarian Impact
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF, which began on April 15, 2023, has escalated into a significant humanitarian crisis, displacing over 13 million people and leaving more than 30 million in need of aid. The RSF's offensive in the Kordofan region highlights the potential for further territorial expansion and conflict.
Despite international condemnation, the RSF has declared itself a legitimate international entity and announced an alternative government led by Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, challenging the military's authority in Khartoum.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
