On Tuesday, several armed and political groups in Sudan denounced the army for the alleged killing of civilians in Bahri, a city north of Khartoum. The victims were accused of collaborating with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
In the recently captured Al-Halfaya district, a viral video allegedly shows individuals in both civilian clothing and military uniforms executing young men. The army had taken control of the area after launching an operation from strongholds north of Omdurman.
The National Umma Party condemned the “heinous crime” and urged the army to adhere to international humanitarian laws and ensure accountability. They stated that since the military is tasked with protecting citizens, these executions represent a “black mark” on their reputation.
The opposition Beja Congress Party accused the “Al-Baraa bin Malik” brigade, a militia allied with the army, of conducting the executions. Calling the killings “barbaric acts,” they demanded an impartial international investigation.
Bakry Eljack, the spokesperson for the Coordination of Civilian Democratic Forces (Tagadum), demanded legal action against those responsible. He also criticized previous investigations into similar abuses that were promised but never concluded. Eljack declared, “What happened is a full-fledged war crime, and justice will be served to those who committed and encouraged it.”
The Justice and Equality Movement (Suleiman Sandal faction) condemned the executions, stating the victims were denied a fair trial and were murdered in a way that reflected “heinous racism.”
The incident occurred following a major army operation launched on September 26 to reclaim RSF-held areas in Bahri.