In Sudan, Red Crescent workers discovered at least 15 bodies in a well after the army reclaimed territory from paramilitary control. Forensic evidence suggests victims were executed, with additional bodies found abandoned in various locations. As the civil conflict continues, both the army and the RSF face allegations of human rights abuses, complicating the already dire situation for civilians in the region.
In Sudan, Red Crescent workers donned protective gear to retrieve bodies from a well in regions recently reclaimed by the army. This territory had been under paramilitary control for nearly two years, as reported by Reuters. Forensic teams have identified at least 15 victims, many with gunshot wounds to the head, while others showed signs of having been thrown into the well alive, according to Hisham Zain al-Abdin, the director of forensic medicine for Khartoum state.
Additional bodies have been discovered abandoned alongside roads and hidden in basements within the Sharg Elnil district. Some of these victims were found bound, suggesting potential executions, Zain al-Abdin noted. Witnesses described the retrieve efforts as “horrifying scenes.”
As Sudan’s civil war approaches its two-year mark, government forces have made significant gains against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which split from the military in April 2023. Authorities claim to be uncovering substantial evidence of killings in areas once dominated by the RSF, although the paramilitary group has not yet commented on these discoveries. Previously, RSF has denied accusations of widespread human rights abuses within the territories under its control, asserting that individual offenders would be held accountable. The RSF has also leveled similar accusations against the army, which the military has rejected.
Hussein Al-Faki, a local resident, noted that civilians had attempted to bury the victims, but RSF fighters in the area warned them to stay away. This disturbing situation underscores the ongoing violence and turmoil as the conflict continues to escalate.
The alarming discoveries of bodies in Sudan highlight the severe human rights violations occurring amid the ongoing civil conflict. As the army regains territory from the RSF, evidence of lethal violence emerges, raising concerns about accountability on both sides. The testimonies from local residents illustrate the grim reality faced by citizens in these war-torn regions, where fear and brutality remain prevalent.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
