The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an independent, transparent and comprehensive investigation into crimes committed in the town of Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur state. The request comes after reports emerged of mass killings, rape, looting and attacks on aid workers by militias affiliated with the Rapid Reaction Forces.
Publish dateSaturday 1 November 2025 - 22:08
Story Code : 334308
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: Saif Magango, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, announced that since last Sunday, when the Rapid Reaction Forces took control of the capital of North Darfur state, these forces have committed widespread crimes against civilians. According to him, hundreds of civilians have been killed or are no longer able to defend themselves.
The UN office in Sudan has received images and videos that document clear violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. Magango stressed that these violations may constitute crimes under international law and that the perpetrators should be prosecuted.
Meanwhile, the Anadolu Agency reported that the commander of the Rapid Reaction Forces, Mohamed Hamdan Daqlou, known as Hamidati, admitted to the violations by his forces and promised to form an investigative committee to deal with the perpetrators.
The UN has also warned of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Fasher, stating that citizens are in a state of crisis; without access to water, food and basic necessities of life.
According to UN estimates, more than 36,000 civilians have fled Fasher since last Sunday, with many of them taking refuge in the town of Tawilah.
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