Rapid Support Forces responsible for ‘three days of absolute horror’ after seizing El-FasherThe war in Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people. (Photo: AFP)GENEVA - The United Nations’ independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore “the hallmarks of genocide”. The UN Human Rights Council established the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan in October 2023, to begin gathering evidence of violations. After the RSF captured El-Fasher — following an 18-month siege — the council tasked the mission with probing alleged atrocities surrounding the takeover. Widespread rapeThe mission interviewed 320 witnesses and victims from El-Fasher and the surrounding areas, including on investigative visits to Chad and South Sudan.

Source: Bangkok Post February 19, 2026 12:27 UTC