Sudan Civil War Leads to Ethnic Crimes

Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to an estimated 150,000 deaths and displacing over 8 million people. The conflict has roots in the power struggle following the ousting of long-time president Omar al-Bashir in 2019, with both factions accused of committing war crimes, including ethnic cleansing, particularly against non-Arab communities in Darfur. Reports indicate that sexual violence has surged, with RSF-affiliated militias responsible for a significant number of these incidents. Verified footage has surfaced showing ethnic-based executions carried out by RSF militias, further highlighting the conflict's alarming ethnic dimension. Observers warn that the situation continues to deteriorate, with over half of Sudan's population facing acute food insecurity and a humanitarian crisis of unparalleled scale. The international community remains concerned but struggles to facilitate a resolution to this ongoing violence.