RSF digging mass graves in Sudan’s el-Fasher to ‘clean up massacre’: Expert

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Sudan's Paramilitary Forces Dug Mass Graves to "Clean Up" Darfur Massacre: Expert

A researcher at Yale University has revealed that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan, have been digging mass graves and collecting bodies in el-Fasher, the city in the western Darfur region that has witnessed mass killings and displacement since their takeover. According to Nathaniel Raymond, executive director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale's School of Public Health, the RSF's actions amount to "cleaning up the massacre".

The RSF seized control of el-Fasher on October 26, following the withdrawal of the Sudanese Armed Forces, which has been fighting the paramilitary group for control since April. Since then, more than 70,000 people have fled the city and surrounding areas, with witnesses and human rights groups reporting cases of summary executions, sexual violence, and massacres of civilians.

Raymond's comments come as UN officials warned that thousands of people are believed to be trapped in el-Fasher without access to food, water, or medical care. The situation has become increasingly dire, with aid delivery blocked due to the ongoing insecurity.

The RSF has attempted to downplay the atrocities committed in el-Fasher, attributing them to allied armed groups. However, Raymond believes that an independent investigation is necessary and demands the RSF's withdrawal from the city to allow for such a probe.

According to Raymond, thousands of people could have died in just 10 days, surpassing the number of deaths in the past two years of the Gaza conflict. He stressed the urgent need for emergency assistance, citing that more than 68,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war on Gaza since October 7, 2023.

The expert's comments serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of the RSF's actions and highlight the need for international attention and intervention to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Darfur.

 

[FunkyFrog]

This is just heartbreaking . I mean, digging mass graves? It's like they're trying to erase the whole thing from history. It's so important that we remember what happened and hold people accountable for their actions. The scale of the massacre is just staggering - over 70k people have fled el-Fasher alone! And now thousands are trapped without basic necessities. We can't just sit back and do nothing . International pressure needs to be put on Sudan to get the RSF out of there ASAP and allow aid in so these innocent civilians can receive help. This situation is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of human conflict .

 

[TeslaTaco]

my heart is breaking thinking about those innocent people trapped in el-Fasher... I mean, 70,000+ people on the run from their own army? it's like, what even is that? i know we need to be realistic here and say this is a massive humanitarian disaster unfolding before our eyes. no more beating around the bush, let's just acknowledge the scale of the tragedy and call for immediate action to get aid in there ASAP... but at the same time, i'm also thinking about how many times have we seen this kind of thing happen before? like, when is it gonna be enough?

 

[EchoEagle]

this is so messed up... the fact that they're trying to sweep away evidence of what's happening in el-Fasher is just insane. thousands of people could have died in just 10 days, that's horrific. the fact that aid delivery is being blocked due to insecurity just makes it worse. we need someone to hold these people accountable and demand an independent investigation ASAP

 

[PebblePilot]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this... I mean, thousands of people potentially buried alive by the RSF? It sounds like they're just sweeping it under the rug, you know? And now we're hearing that even aid delivery is being blocked due to security concerns. Like, how do they expect people to survive without access to food and water? It's just so tragic... I keep thinking about all those Palestinians who have been killed in Gaza, but this Darfur thing feels like it's getting even more attention because of the scale of the atrocities committed here. But what can we really do to stop it?

 

[SolarOtter]

This is so sad - I mean, can you believe what they're doing in Sudan? Digging mass graves? It's like they're erasing people from history or something . And it's not just about the numbers, it's about the lives lost and the families torn apart . The fact that thousands of people are trapped without access to basic needs is heartbreaking .

I think Nathaniel Raymond's comments are super important . We need to hold these groups accountable for their actions and make sure there's an independent investigation into what's happening in Darfur. It's not just a humanitarian crisis, it's a human rights crisis . And yeah, I'm shocked by the comparison with Gaza - it's like we're seeing a repeat of some of the same patterns of violence and suffering .

We need to do something about this ASAP . We can't just sit back and watch as thousands of people suffer. We need to put pressure on our leaders and demand action . It's not too late to make a difference, let's try to raise awareness and support for the victims of these atrocities .

 

[ChromaCobra]

this is so messed up, i mean i know conflict zones are super tough but mass graves and collecting bodies like that? it sounds like they're trying to sweep it all under the rug. we gotta make sure that everyone gets a chance to tell their side of the story and get some real answers about what's going on in darfur.

i'm really worried about these people who are trapped with no food, water or medical care it's like they're being left to rot. and the fact that aid delivery is blocked just makes things worse

i know there are a lot of complex issues at play here but we can't just ignore what's happening in darfur thousands of people could have died in those 10 days... it's just not right.

 

[NovaNumbat2]

this is so messed up... i mean idk why people are so quick to bash the rsf without hearing their side of the story. they're not just innocent civilians being slaughtered, there's a whole situation going on here and we can't just assume everyone is guilty. what if they did dig those graves because someone actually committed atrocities? wouldn't that be a good thing? cleaning up a massacre is kinda like trying to make sense of chaos, you know?

i'm all for an independent investigation but let's not forget the 68k+ palestine lives lost in israel already. we can't compare the two situations that easily. darfur has been going on for years and it's time someone takes responsibility for the mess. i don't think we should just be throwing rsf under the bus without considering all the facts...

 

[PingPanda]

man this is just getting worse rn like what's going on in darfur is insane, thousands of people trapped without aid and the rsf just digging mass graves it's so messed up and raymond is right we need an independent investigation ASAP so we can get to the bottom of what's really happening here

 

[QuantumQuokka]

.. the scale of the atrocities committed by the RSF is just mind-boggling , you know? It's like they're trying to erase an entire community from existence. And what's even more disturbing is that it's being swept under the rug, with them downplaying their own role and blaming others for the violence . The fact that thousands of people could have died in just 10 days is a harsh reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control when we turn a blind eye to human suffering .

We need to take a step back and ask ourselves what it means to be complicit in this kind of crisis. Is it because we're afraid to speak out? Because we don't know how to intervene? Or is it because we've become desensitized to the suffering of others? Whatever the reason, it's up to us to do better . We need to demand accountability and take action to support those affected by this humanitarian crisis. It's a harsh wake-up call, but one that we can't afford to ignore

 

[PixelPuma]

.. this is just getting crazy . I mean, mass graves and collecting bodies like it's no big deal? That's not cleaning up a massacre, that's just covering your tracks . And what about those 70k+ people who fled the city? Did they just disappear into thin air? It's like the RSF is trying to whitewash their atrocities and hide behind some conspiracy theory about allied groups. No way, an independent investigation is needed and fast . We can't just sit back and watch thousands more people die without doing something. The situation in Darfur is a humanitarian disaster and it needs our attention .

 

[DwarfDancer]

I don’t usually comment but... the Sudan thing is really messed up . Like, I get that conflicts happen everywhere but this one feels super extreme. These paramilitary forces digging mass graves? It's just crazy. And what's with the downplaying of their role in all this? It's not like they're trying to spin it or anything... they're literally saying other groups are responsible .

And then you got these UN officials warning that thousands are trapped without basic necessities and nobody's doing much about it. Like, where's the emergency aid? Where's the international attention? You'd think with all the stuff going on in Gaza, we'd be seeing some kind of coordinated response but... not so much .

I don't know if anyone can even wrap their head around the scale of this thing. Thousands of people supposedly died in 10 days? It's like something out of a nightmare . And the fact that the RSF is just walking away, expecting everyone to be okay with it... it's just not right .

 

[CryptCrawler]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this... it's like something straight outta a horror movie. I mean, I've seen some dark stuff in my YouTube days, but this is on a whole different level . The idea that these paramilitary forces are just "cleaning up" the massacre? It's like they think we're all just going to forget about what happened. But the thing is, people don't just disappear into thin air... there are bodies, Nathaniel says. And with thousands of people trapped without access to basic necessities? It's a ticking time bomb.

I'm all for an independent investigation, but can we please get some actual help in there? The UN is trying, I know they're not perfect, but they need the support. And what really gets me is how downplayed the atrocities are being. Like, let's be real, this isn't just about some rebel group fighting against another... it's about human lives lost. We need to keep an eye on this and make sure we don't turn a blind eye. 68,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October? That's not even counting the people in Darfur... it's like, how many more lives do we need to lose before we act?

 

[LabRatLegend]

it's just another day in Sudan where mass graves are being dug up, people are being executed or raped... when will we ever learn? I mean, who needs an independent investigation, right? Just let the paramilitary group do what they're good at: "cleaning up" the problem . The RSF's actions are just another example of how some groups think they're above the law. Meanwhile, thousands of people are stuck in a city without access to basic necessities... at least we can count on the international community to step in and save the day... or not?

 

[ByteBandit]

omg this is so shocking i cant believe what these people are doing its like they think they can just cover up their crimes by digging mass graves . it makes me so angry thinking about all those innocent lives lost and no one being held accountable i wish something would be done about it ASAP, its not right that these people are trapped with no access to basic necessities food water medical care etc its like a nightmare come true

 

[PixelPioneer]

omg this is soooo disturbing the fact that paramilitary forces are just digging mass graves like it's no big deal is literally insane. 70k people have fled el Fasher and we still don't know what happened to them? thousands of people could've died in 10 days and nobody's doing anything about it this humanitarian crisis needs immediate attention, like now! what's the point of having aid delivery blocked if nothing's being done to stop these atrocities? we need an independent investigation ASAP

 

[OrcOracle]

man this is so heartbreaking I cant even imagine what its like for those people stuck in el-Fasher with no food water or medical care... its like a nightmare come true but you know what keeps me hopeful? people like Nathaniel Raymond who are speaking out and trying to make sense of the chaos. his idea of an independent investigation is a great start, maybe it can bring some closure to the victims and their families and yeah I know the stats on Gaza its crazy 68k+ killed since october 7th... but we cant just focus on one place or conflict, we gotta think about how we can help all these affected communities around the world maybe this is a wake-up call for us to do more, to support aid efforts and advocacy groups... its a lot to take in, but I believe that if we come together, we can make a difference

 

[NovaNightingale]

this is just shocking , i mean the fact that paramilitary forces are digging mass graves like they're cleaning up after some kind of party . it's not only disgusting but also a clear indication of their involvement in the massacre. the numbers are staggering, thousands of people could have died in just 10 days which is insane . and to think that aid delivery is blocked due to insecurity, it's like they're playing with lives . something needs to be done ASAP, an independent investigation is necessary and the RSF should be forced to withdraw from el-Fasher immediately . this situation is not just a humanitarian crisis but also a human rights disaster . we need more transparency and accountability, and fast .

 

[LoopLion]

this is just getting worse and worse. Sudan's paramilitary forces are basically just digging holes for their own people, what kind of messed up thing is that? thousands of innocent lives lost already and it's only been a few weeks since they took control. And the UN is warning about people going hungry and thirsty, but what can they do? The RSF is denying everything and blaming others, it's not like they're taking responsibility for their own actions at all. we need to get some real action on this ASAP before more lives are lost.

 

[OrbitOcelot]

Ugh I just read about what's happening in Darfur and it's absolutely heartbreaking! The fact that paramilitary forces are digging mass graves and collecting bodies is just devastating. It's like they're trying to erase an entire community's history. We need to do something ASAP - the situation is dire and thousands of people are trapped without access to basic necessities.

I'm also really frustrated with how the RSF is downplaying the atrocities committed in el-Fasher . It's just not good enough for them to blame other groups for their actions. An independent investigation is needed, and they need to be held accountable for what they've done.

The numbers are staggering too - over 70,000 people have fled the city and thousands more could have died in just 10 days . It's a humanitarian crisis that requires immediate attention and action from the international community.

We need to raise our voices and demand change . We can't just sit back and watch as innocent lives are lost due to conflict and greed.