Sudanese authorities recovered 11 bodies from a well in Khartoum, believed to be victims of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The military recently reclaimed control of the area following the expulsion of this paramilitary group. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with allegations of war crimes reported by international organizations.
On Sunday, Sudanese officials reported the recovery of numerous bodies from a well in the Fayhaa neighborhood of Khartoum. This discovery occurred shortly after the military expelled a notorious paramilitary group from the area, further intensifying the grave situation. Police confirmed that 11 bodies, including those of both women and children, were recovered during the search initiated by residents who alerted authorities after a single body was found in the well.
Col. Abdul-Rahanan Mohamed Hassan, head of the civil defense team in Khartoum, indicated that the search was instigated by local residents. He stated, “We discovered various bodies inside this well, including males, females, adults, and children,” highlighting the ongoing efforts to locate more remains. Authorities suspect that these victims may have been killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and subsequently discarded in the well during their control over the area.
The military had recently regained authority in the region as part of a larger offensive targeting RSF positions in Khartoum and Omdurman. There has yet to be a formal response from the RSF regarding these allegations. Local resident Afraa al-Hajj Omar claimed that the RSF had executed numerous individuals within the vicinity, often leaving the bodies accessible on the streets for extended periods.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a staggering death toll of at least 20,000, with many estimates suggesting the actual number could be significantly higher. The violent clashes have also displaced over 14 million individuals, with some regions experiencing dire famine conditions. The fighting has wrought devastation on Sudan’s urban centers, with accounts of mass rape and ethnically targeted killings, categorized as war crimes by the United Nations and various international human rights organizations, particularly in Darfur. Recent months have seen a surge in violence, with military advances against the RSF being reported across multiple areas.
The discovery of 11 bodies in a well in Khartoum reinforces the severe humanitarian crisis stemming from the conflict in Sudan. With rising death tolls and widespread displacement, the situation remains critical. The involvement of the Rapid Support Forces in such violent acts has drawn international condemnation, marking a troubling chapter in Sudan’s ongoing struggle with violence and instability.
Original Source: www.genocidewatch.com
