In West Darfur, Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied Arab militias have committed atrocities that amount to genocide, specifically targeting the Black African Massalit population.
Between April and June 2023, the city of El Geneina witnessed one of the most brutal massacres, with 10,000 to 15,000 people killed in ethnic cleansing campaigns. These forces used extreme violence, including the systematic murder of children, men, and women attempting to flee. Many victims were shot or drowned while trying to escape across the Kajja River.
The war in Sudan has displaced over 9 million people, with 2 million fleeing to neighboring countries. Despite the immense scale of the crisis—massacres, torture, famine, and disease—the international community, particularly in the West, has largely ignored the unfolding genocide. This inaction raises questions about whether racism plays a role in the indifference, as predominantly Black populations face extermination.
While both the UN and African Union have been urged to intervene, little concrete action has been taken to protect civilians. This neglect leaves millions at risk, with entire cities, such as El Fasher, under threat of imminent massacre. The silence from global media and governments is deafening as the suffering continues largely unchecked.