The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), in collaboration with battalions linked to the extremist Islamic Movement, have ramped up their violent operations across the country, according to a statement released by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Since the civil war erupted in 2023, SAF’s indiscriminate airstrikes have led to the deaths of thousands, the displacement of millions, and the destruction of critical infrastructure. The conflict has caused widespread devastation, particularly in urban areas.
One of the most alarming incidents occurred in Khartoum Bahri’s Halfaya suburb, where over 70 young volunteers providing humanitarian assistance at community kitchens were allegedly executed by SAF forces associated with the Islamic Movement. According to the RSF, the volunteers were falsely accused of collaborating with the group.
The RSF pointed to the involvement of the al-Bara Battalion and SAF Military Intelligence in the execution, claiming video evidence shows SAF personnel using racial slurs and making threats before carrying out the killings. The footage has reignited painful memories of Sudan’s violent past and repression.
The massacre is part of a broader campaign reportedly targeting specific ethnic and tribal groups, fueled by retaliatory motives after military setbacks faced by SAF. The RSF emphasized that the ongoing violence highlights deep-seated animosity within the Islamic Movement against the Sudanese population, many of whom continue to resist the oppression.
The RSF vowed to document every war crime and human rights violation committed by these forces, calling on international organizations to condemn the acts of violence and what they describe as ethnic cleansing orchestrated by extremist elements within Sudan’s military.
In their statement, the RSF reaffirmed their commitment to liberating Sudan from what they called a genocidal regime, pledging to rebuild the nation based on principles of justice, peace, equality, and the rule of law.