The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for a series of deadly assaults in Sudan that have reportedly killed around 400 civilians, including children and humanitarian workers.
In a statement delivered on Thursday, Council President and France’s UN Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont expressed alarm over the intensifying violence, particularly in and around El Fasher. He cited repeated RSF attacks on the city as well as on Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps for internally displaced people.
“The Council members called for the RSF to be held accountable for these attacks and demanded an immediate halt to the fighting,” Bonnafont said.
The Council urged all parties involved in the conflict to prioritize civilian protection and adhere to international legal obligations, including international humanitarian law. With the war entering its second year, members also emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation, political dialogue, and the pursuit of a lasting ceasefire.
“They encouraged the parties to engage, in good faith, in a comprehensive and inclusive political process that is Sudanese-led,” Bonnafont added.
Sudan has been mired in conflict since April 15, 2023, when clashes broke out between the RSF and the Sudanese military over control of the country. The ongoing war has led to more than 20,000 deaths and displaced over 15 million people, according to UN figures and local authorities—making it one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
In recent weeks, the RSF has reportedly lost ground to government forces in various parts of the country, though the situation remains fluid and deeply volatile.