Amnesty International has released a comprehensive report detailing its investigation into sexual violence perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. This marks the first time in the ongoing conflict that the organization has determined the potential commission of crimes against humanity. The report highlights the systematic nature of the sexual violence, with survivors recounting harrowing accounts of assault, abduction, and rape carried out by members of the RSF during attacks on civilian populations.

Amnesty’s findings are based on extensive field research, including interviews with victims, witnesses, and experts. The documented cases span multiple regions in Sudan, revealing a disturbing pattern of abuse in the context of the broader conflict that has engulfed the country. These acts of sexual violence are not isolated incidents but appear to be part of a deliberate strategy used by the RSF to terrorize and destabilize communities, particularly targeting women and girls.

The organization has stressed that these actions not only constitute grave human rights violations but could also amount to crimes against humanity, a serious charge under international law. The report calls for immediate and thorough investigations into these atrocities, urging the international community to hold the perpetrators accountable and take concrete actions to protect vulnerable populations in Sudan. This new assessment by Amnesty International underscores the need for increased international scrutiny and intervention in the Sudanese conflict, with a particular focus on addressing the horrific use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.