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Rapid Support Forces org
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Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their campaign to seize El Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.
Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their campaign to seize El Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.
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The United Nations fact‑finding mission concluded that the Rapid Support Forces' systematic campaign of violence in Darfur, including mass killings, gang rapes, abductions and forced starvation, amounts to genocide.
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Drone strikes in Sudan have increased sharply or expanded in 2026.
Drone strikes in Sudan have increased sharply or expanded in 2026.
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More than 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone strikes in Sudan in 2026.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher).
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher).
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The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.
The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.
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The retaking of Kulbus was described as the biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur since the fall of al‑Fashir (or El‑Fasher) last year.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its campaign to seize al‑Fashir between 2024 and 2025.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
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There has been a sharp increase in the use of drone warfare in Sudan in 2026.
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Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity in El‑Fasher (or Al Fasher) in Sudan.
Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity in El‑Fasher (or Al Fasher) in Sudan.
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Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan (including El‑Fasher).
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) in 2024‑2025.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
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Drone use in Sudan is expanding.
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Dozens of countries warned of imminent RSF escalation and possible large‑scale atrocities in al‑Obeid.
Dozens of countries warned of imminent RSF escalation and possible large‑scale atrocities in al‑Obeid.
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The UN Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and called on paramilitary forces surrounding el‑Obeid to halt their advance.
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The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.
The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.
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The Joint Forces said their fighters had taken “full control” of Kulbus after “decisive battles,” claiming to have inflicted heavy losses on RSF units and seized vehicles and weapons.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have carried out drone attacks in Sudan.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have carried out drone attacks in Sudan.
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More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.
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U.N. experts or a U.N. independent fact‑finding mission said the October 2025 assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher bore the “hallmarks of genocide.”
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Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing in El‑Fasher, Sudan.
Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing in El‑Fasher, Sudan.
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Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity in El‑Fasher, Sudan.
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Amnesty International interviewed 247 victims or witnesses between early 2024 and October 2025 in North Darfur.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher between 2024 and 2025.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher between 2024 and 2025.
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U.N. experts or a UN independent fact‑finding mission said the October 2025 assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher bore the “hallmarks of genocide.”
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity during its attack on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) between 2024 and 2025.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity during its attack on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) between 2024 and 2025.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing during its attack on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) between 2024 and 2025.
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Dozens of countries warned that a possible RSF escalation in al‑Obeid could lead to large‑scale atrocities.
Dozens of countries warned that a possible RSF escalation in al‑Obeid could lead to large‑scale atrocities.
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The United Nations Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and called on paramilitary forces surrounding El Obeid to halt their advance.
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Western countries warned of imminent RSF escalation in al‑Obeid that could result in large‑scale atrocities.
Western countries warned of imminent RSF escalation in al‑Obeid that could result in large‑scale atrocities.
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The United Nations Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and called on the paramilitary RSF to refrain from attacking El‑Obeid.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) city.
Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al-Fashir (el-Fasher).
Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al-Fashir (el-Fasher).
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A war between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023.
A war between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023.
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Dozens of countries warned of an imminent escalation by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in al‑Obeid, potentially leading to large‑scale atrocities.
Dozens of countries warned of an imminent escalation by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in al‑Obeid, potentially leading to large‑scale atrocities.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are described as a paramilitary group.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are described as a paramilitary group.
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Dozens of countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway, raised concerns at the U.N. Human Rights Council regarding an imminent RSF escalation in al-Obeid.
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More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.
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The United Nations has condemned an increase in drone attacks in Sudan.
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Western countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
Western countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
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The U.N. Security Council warned of an 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan.
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Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
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The United Nations warned of grave rights violations and the risk of serious international crimes in North Kordofan amid an imminent offensive against El Obeid.
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More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.
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Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
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Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
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The UN's top human rights official warned that an imminent offensive against El Obeid, the capital of Sudan's North Kordofan state, carries the risk of serious international crimes and threatens to deepen an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
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More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan in 2026.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan in 2026.
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Drone attacks killed at least 18 civilians in North Kordofan between 6 and 8 June 2026.
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Abdrahamane Keïta was arrested on charges of 'undermining national unity and the credibility of the State' and 'dissemination of false and misleading information'.
Abdrahamane Keïta was arrested on charges of 'undermining national unity and the credibility of the State' and 'dissemination of false and misleading information'.
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Chahana Takiou was arrested for speaking out about the misuse of the cybercrime law against the press.
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In Mali, two journalists, Abdrahamane Keïta and Chahana Takiou, were arrested under the cybercrime law for criticizing the military government.
In Mali, two journalists, Abdrahamane Keïta and Chahana Takiou, were arrested under the cybercrime law for criticizing the military government.
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The cybercrime unit in Mali was set up in 2022 and given the power to use eight legal texts to prosecute online offenses.
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A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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The complaint was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Nairobi.
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A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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The complaint was filed on 9 June 2026 with Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Nairobi.
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More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone attacks in 2026.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone attacks in 2026.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are blamed for drone strikes in North Kordofan.
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Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 in North Kordofan killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 in North Kordofan killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
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Drone attacks carried out between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
Drone attacks carried out between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
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Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out drone strikes overnight in central Sudan, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens.
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Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
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Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out drone strikes overnight in central Sudan, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens.
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Drone attacks killed 12 people and injured dozens in a market in Kabum city, South Darfur State.
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