The war in Sudan

New offensive believed to be underway: “We live in fear”

Residents in the Sudanese town of al-Ubayyid fear what is believed to be the next target for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), writes AFP. Resident Soaad Ali says that the concern is strong after testimonies of mass killings and rapes in connection with the militia group taking control of the town of al-Fashir two weeks ago.

The RSF has stated that an offensive is imminent and urged civilians to stay away from military targets.

– We live in fear, says another resident.

According to the UN, more than 80,000 people have fled al-Ubayyid in recent weeks.
The massacre in al-Fashir – the point is this

Massakern i al-Fashir – det gäller saken

• The paramilitary group RSF took the town of al-Fashir in Darfur at the end of October 2025 after an 18-month siege, which led to massacres of civilians.
• Satellite images and testimonies show that thousands of people were killed, mass graves were dug, and widespread abuses, including sexual violence and executions, were committed.
• The UN and international organizations reported on the world's largest hunger and refugee crisis in Sudan, where over 14 million people have been displaced and 25 million suffer from acute food shortages.
• RSF has been accused of systematic war crimes and genocide, while the Sudanese army is also singled out for abuses. The ICC is investigating suspected crimes against humanity.
• Despite RSF's approval of a proposal for a ceasefire, the fighting has continued.