JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sudan Rebel Assault Had Hallmarks of Genocide, UN Experts Say.
Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Marks, Simon 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan, particularly their campaign against non-Arab communities in El-Fasher, Darfur, which has been characterized by United Nations experts as having "hallmarks of genocide." The RSF has been accused of systematic ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, and destruction during their takeover of the city, which followed an 18-month siege. The UN report details that over 6,000 people were killed in just three days, with a specific focus on the Zaghawa non-Arab community, and emphasizes that these acts were not incidental but indicative of an intent to destroy targeted groups. The ongoing civil war in Sudan has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands of casualties reported. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Politics and Government
- Publication Date:2026
- Accession Number:191724974
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