The governor of Sudan's Darfur region, Minni Arcua Minnawi, stated that the leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed crimes in El Fasher, emphasizing that they "will not be able to cover them up."

In a statement to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), Minnawi clarified that the decision of Sudan's Security and Defense Council, backed unanimously by its leaders, confirms that "there is no truce with the killers of the Sudanese people." He added, "We will not compromise on the soil of this nation, nor will we allow its flag to be lowered or sheathed in the mud of humiliation and submission."

Darfur's regional governor indicated that the current conflict is a "war of wills and a struggle for destiny" fought by men who "have written a covenant of honor and loyalty with their blood." He affirmed that Sudan "will not betray its martyrs and will hand the nation's flag to future generations, crowned with victory."

Al-Burhan visits displaced people's shelters

In a related context, the Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, visited shelters for displaced persons from El Fasher in the city of Al-Dabba, Northern State, on Saturday. He assessed their conditions and the level of services provided to them.

According to SUNA, al-Burhan stressed the spirit of social solidarity prevalent in Sudanese society, pointing to "the state's commitment to addressing the issues of the displaced and enabling them to live a dignified life." He directed all relevant government agencies to provide essential services to the displaced and to work on removing obstacles that hinder their daily lives.

On October 26, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced their complete control over El Fasher following intense battles with the Sudanese army. However, al-Burhan confirmed that the army's withdrawal from the city was to avoid further destruction.

According to the United Nations' Fact-Finding Mission and a recent Yale Humanitarian Research Lab report, the RSF has committed widespread killings, forced displacement, and ethnic persecution targeting non-Arab communities, including the Fur, Zaghawa, and Berti peoples. Satellite imagery shows mass graves, destroyed neighborhoods, and deliberate attacks on civilian areas.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed it is collecting evidence of “mass killings, rapes, and other crimes” that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.

El Fasher, once a refuge for tens of thousands displaced from other parts of Darfur, is now under siege conditions. Hospitals have been bombed or looted, food and medical aid blocked, and residents subjected to starvation tactics. Journalists and aid workers have also reported targeted attacks by RSF fighters.