Sudan RSF Detention: Survivors Detail Horrors

Survivors of the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) detention network in Sudan are revealing the horrific conditions they endured. Ibrahim Noureldin recounted being held in a sealed shipping container, where individuals died from thirst and hunger, and bodies were buried outside. He described being forced to work under threat of beatings.

The RSF has allegedly established a network of makeshift prisons using shipping containers, hospitals, and schools. Detainees reported extreme deprivation, including "tiny sips of water" and scarce food, leading to mass deaths from disease. Torture was rampant, with accounts of fingernails being ripped out and severe beatings.

Abdullah Idris and Ahmed Aman, former detainees from El-Fasher Children's Hospital, shared their experiences of starvation, disease, and brutal treatment. Ahmed Aman noted that some detainees had their fingernails removed with pliers.

Women, including Nedal Yasser, also faced abuse, interrogation, and sexual harassment in detention. Many were held for ransom, and some suffered miscarriages and physical injuries during their ordeal.

The RSF denies all allegations, claiming the reports are propaganda and accusing the army of using civilians as shields. Despite these denials, a UN investigation found the battle for El-Fasher bore the "hallmarks of genocide."