Fresh UN report exposes horrors of Sudan's RSF militia amid Nairobi hosting.
The report reveals that since May 2024, when the war broke out, 832 civilians have been killed, including at least 79 women and 111 children, while 1,678 others have been injured, including at least 45 women and 36 children.
A new report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has exposed fresh atrocities committed against Sudanese citizens by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which now has the backing of President William Ruto’s administration in forging a peace deal in the war-torn nation.
The report reveals that since May 2024, when the war broke out, 832 civilians have been killed, including at least 79 women and 111 children, while 1,678 others have been injured, including at least 45 women and 36 children.
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This comes as Kenya defends its decision to allow the sanctioned RSF to form a coalition with other rebel groups fighting in Sudan, with discussions taking place in Nairobi.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated that the RSF and Sudanese civilian groups presenting a roadmap and proposed leadership in Nairobi align with Kenya’s role in peace negotiations.
Mudavadi, who also serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, said Kenya is obligated to provide neutral platforms for conflict parties to seek resolutions.
“Kenya, therefore, reiterates its solidarity with the people of Sudan as they determine their destiny and future political governance through inclusive dialogue. Kenya is confident that the Sudanese people will find a swift resolution to the current crisis in a manner that safeguards their security and that of the region,” he said.
The report, covering the period from December 16, 2023, to November 15, 2024, is based on information gathered by the UN Expert on Human Rights in Sudan and OHCHR.
It includes details obtained through interviews with 776 sources (453 men, 303 women, nine boys and 11 girls), including victims and witnesses, as well as OHCHR monitoring missions to Chad (18 February–3 March 2024, 14–20 July 2024, and 7–20 October 2024), Ethiopia (8–22 August 2024) and the Abyei Administrative Area (11–22 August 2024).
The war in Sudan has forced many to flee to Abyei seeking refuge. (Photo: UN/Stuart Price)
The findings also incorporate analyses of photographs, video footage, United Nations reports, and statements by authorities and other sources.
"During the reporting period, heavy fighting persisted in many regions, and the conflict expanded to new areas, leading to an estimated 3,933 civilian deaths, including at least 199 women and 338 children. A further 4,381 people were injured, including 97 women and children," the report noted.
The document further highlights concerns over the proliferation of weapons across Sudan, as well as continued arms supplies from UN Member States.
On Tuesday, the highly anticipated formation of a parallel government in Nairobi by Sudan’s RSF and other allied rebels fighting for control of Sudan was postponed.
After half a day of a highly ceremonial gathering featuring dances and speeches from rebels led by Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, the event—expected to culminate in the signing of a power agreement—was postponed to Friday, February 21, 2025.
The militia, notorious for its brutal campaign in Sudan, had assembled in the Kenyan capital to unveil a rival administration in defiance of Khartoum’s leadership.
Although RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, also known as ‘Hemedti,’ was absent, The Eastleigh Voice has learnt that the new power-sharing pact between the sanctioned rebel group and its allies includes provisions for Hemedti to have six council members governing different regions of Sudan.
Dr Ibrahim Mukhayer, an RSF representative, described the ceremony as a significant step towards peace following decades of war that have claimed thousands of lives.
“The presence of RSF here signals our commitment to peace. This is a crucial step towards ending the conflict in Sudan,” said Ibrahim.
He expressed gratitude to President Ruto for hosting the event in Kenya, praising him as a peace-loving head of state.
However, the Kenyan government’s decision to host RSF leaders has drawn widespread condemnation, with critics questioning Nairobi’s diplomatic credibility.
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