A devastating report has revealed that 31 civilians, including children, were killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Salha, a district south of Omdurman in Sudan.
This marks the largest known mass killing in the area since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict.
The Sudanese Doctors Network shared the findings yesterday, stating that the civilians were unarmed and lived peacefully before the attack. The mass killing has placed thousands of remaining residents in immediate danger, with fears that more violence could erupt if swift action is not taken.
The tragedy took place during ongoing clashes across Sudan, where battles between rival forces have caused widespread suffering. Salha, once a relatively quiet area, has now become a symbol of the brutal nature of the fighting. Families have been left trapped in their homes, with no safe corridors available to escape the violence.
Human rights groups are urging the international community to step in quickly. There are growing calls for international powers to help evacuate civilians safely and to bring an end to the attacks. Campaigners are demanding stronger pressure on RSF leaders to stop targeting innocent people and to respect the basic rules of war.
The Sudanese Doctors Network described the killings as both a war crime and a crime against humanity. They warned that without urgent help, the situation in Salha could deteriorate even further, leading to even more loss of life.
International bodies have been asked to act fast by using diplomatic and legal means to hold the RSF accountable. As of now, the RSF leadership has not issued any public response to the serious accusations made against them.
The killings in Salha are the latest in a series of violent incidents that have left many Sudanese communities in fear. With the conflict dragging on, ordinary civilians continue to bear the heaviest burden, trapped between warring forces with nowhere to turn for safety.