The United Nations has condemned reports of extrajudicial killings in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, following its recapture by the General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army last month.
Local rights group Emergency Lawyers accused the Burhan’s army of executing civilians in Khartoum and Jebel Aulia, for collaborating with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
A video posted by the group shows uniformed and civilian-clad men fatally shooting blindfolded individuals.
Volker Türk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, expressed shock at the reports and urged the military to halt “arbitrary deprivation of life.”
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) cited similar footage showing civilians being executed, with some perpetrators claiming to punish RSF supporters.
“Extrajudicial killings are serious violations, and those responsible, including commanders, must be held accountable,” said OHCHR spokesperson Thameen al-Kheetan.
The war between Burhan’s army and the RSF erupted in April 2023, spreading violence across the country.
Emergency Lawyers condemned the campaign, calling it a violation of international law that fuels violence and undermines social unity.
Since the conflict began, at least 20,000 people have been killed, though the true toll is likely far higher. Over 14 million have been displaced, and famine threatens parts of the country.
