Sudanese military forces have uncovered a mass grave containing approximately 25 bodies in the town of Kurmuk, located in Blue Nile State. The discovery was made roughly one month following the army’s successful recapture of the area after prolonged combat operations. Local officials have attributed responsibility for the killings to the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group engaged in conflict with the Sudanese armed forces.
Commissioner Abdel Aty Mohamed al-Faki announced the findings on Sunday, noting that the remains included civilians and healthcare workers. According to reports, the victims were executed near a hillside position that the RSF had previously occupied and utilized as a staging area for drone attacks on the town. The paramilitary organization has not yet responded to the accusations regarding the grave.
This discovery adds to a growing list of mass casualty incidents attributed to the RSF throughout Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The group has faced multiple allegations of conducting large-scale killings in various regions, including the capital and other urban centers. Meanwhile, fighting between the two sides persists across multiple fronts, including continued drone strikes in Kurmuk and additional military operations in neighboring areas, compounding a humanitarian crisis that has displaced millions and claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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