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28/02/2026

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of Sudan’s two main warring parties, targeted, abused, and killed people with disabilities during and after their October 26, 2025, takeover of El Fasher, North Darfur’s capital.

24/02/2026

Date: 23rd/ 2/26
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Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy- HAND
The Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND) is deeply alarmed by the attacks that took place on the evening of Saturday and Sunday, April 22, carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the Tina township along the Sudan–Chad border, an area predominantly inhabited by the Zaghawa ethnic community. These assaults have led to tragic loss of life and injuries among civilians, further escalating fear and instability in a region that is already precarious.
The violence has also instilled terror among Sudanese refugees in Chad, especially those living in camps close to Tina. One refugee from Tina shared their experience:
“We could hear gunshots as if they were right here. Rockets were falling in our neighborhood, and someone got hurt. We don’t feel safe anymore. It feels like the RSF is pursuing us no matter where we go.”
Chad is currently home to nearly half a million Sudanese refugees, many of whom fled the horrific events in Darfur. The RSF's military operations extended into border areas, like Tina, Kariyari, and Korney. put countless vulnerable civilians in serious danger. These communities have already faced displacement, violence, and trauma.
HAND stresses that refugees have the right to protection under international law and should never be subjected to threats or attacks that cross borders. Targeting areas populated by civilians is a grave violation of international humanitarian and human rights law.
HAND urgently calls on:
•The Government of Chad to bolster protection measures for refugee camps and border communities.
•The United Nations and humanitarian organizations to improve monitoring, civilian protection, and early warning systems in border regions.
•Regional and international stakeholders apply immediate pressure on the RSF to halt attacks on civilian populations.
• The InternationalCriminal Court to investigate and document these incidents to ensure justice for the victims.
The world must act now to prevent further loss of life and to ensure that those who have already fled unimaginable violence are not forced to relive it again.

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16/11/2025

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12/02/2025

Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy- HAND
HAND Condemns RSF Attack on Zamzam IDP Camp in North Darfur
The Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND) strongly condemns the brutal attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Zamzam internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in North Darfur on February 10, 2025. Located just 17 kilometers from El Fasher, Zamzam shelters approximately half a million displaced people, many of whom have already endured horrific violence.
Since December 1, 2023, the RSF has relentlessly bombarded Zamzam with indiscriminate rocket fire, killing and injuring civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. Homes and vital infrastructure have been destroyed, and the February 10 assault led to multiple deaths and the complete destruction of the camp’s main market.
This attack was further enabled by a deliberate disinformation campaign orchestrated by RSF-affiliated groups and NGOs, who falsely claimed on November 14, 2023, that Joint Partners’ forces were present in Zamzam. This fabricated narrative was used as a pretext for the RSF’s unprovoked assault on innocent civilians.
HAND holds the RSF fully responsible for these crimes and calls on the international and regional communities to take urgent action. Immediate measures are needed to protect civilians, prevent further atrocities, and ensure accountability for those responsible for these grave violations.
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13/01/2025

Statement by the Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND)
January 13, 2025
HAND Condemns Systematic Attacks on Civilians in Zamzam IDP Camp and Calls for International Action
The Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND) is deeply alarmed by the continued atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against civilians in Darfur. On January 11, 2025, the RSF launched a heinous attack on the Zamzam Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, located 20 kilometers southwest of El Fasher, Darfur. Eyewitnesses report that barrages of rockets fired by the RSF struck the camp’s market and surrounding areas, killing 16 civilians—including women, children, and the elderly—and leaving 43 others seriously injured.
Since December 1, 2024, the RSF has engaged in indiscriminate rocket attacks targeting civilians in Zamzam and other areas in North Darfur. These systematic assaults have caused hundreds of deaths and injuries, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, including children, women, and elderly people. The attacks have also led to the widespread destruction of civilian property.
The deliberate targeting of civilians in Zamzam appears to be part of a broader campaign to forcibly depopulate the area of its indigenous population. Such acts may amount to crimes against humanity and genocide.
HAND unequivocally condemns these atrocities and calls on the international community to urgently intervene to prevent further escalation and recurrence of mass atrocities in Darfur. We urge the United Nations, the African Union, and all relevant international bodies to take immediate action to hold the RSF accountable and to ensure the protection of civilians in Zamzam and other affected areas.
The world cannot stand idly by as history threatens to repeat itself in Darfur. Now is the time to act decisively to safeguard human lives and uphold international justice.
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27/12/2024

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27/12/2024

Press Statement

Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND),

December 27, 2024

The Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND) strongly condemns the recent indiscriminate shelling of the Abu Shouk internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp situated in the besieged city of El Fasher.

On December 26,, 2024, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) louched rocket attacks targeting the camp. These appalling actions resulted in the tragic loss of numerous lives and left many others wounded. Initial reports indicate that the strikes caused significant destruction to shelters and critical infrastructure, further compounding the suffering of vulnerable civilians already facing the dire consequences of forced displacement.

The Abu Shouk camp, which shelters thousands of IDPs—predominantly women, children, and the elderly—has served as a refuge for those fleeing violence in Darfur. This abhorrent attack reflects a stark violation of international humanitarian law and undermines the essential protection of civilians, which is a fundamental principle of global human rights.

HAND urges the international community, including the United Nations, the African Union, and all relevant stakeholders, to take immediate action by:
1. Condemning this attack and demanding an end to hostilities that target civilians.

2. Facilitating urgent humanitarian assistance for those affected, including medical support for the injured and aid for displaced families.

3. Initiating an independent investigation into this incident to ensure accountability for those responsible for these war crimes.


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16/12/2024

Human Rights & Advocacy Network for Democracy- HAND,

Statement on the RAF's Targeting of Civilians in El Fasher on December 15,

December 16, 2024

Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND), strongly condemns the recent drone airstrikes carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the besieged city of El Fasher, particularly in the densely populated Awlad Al-Reif neighborhood on December 15, these attacks, which employed sophisticated drones equipped with multiple rockets, have resulted in the tragic loss of 38 civilian lives, including children, women and elderly people. Local witnesses have described the strikes as brutal.
Since the onset of the conflict in El Fasher on May 10, 2024, the RSF has engaged in systematic and indiscriminate targeting of civilian areas through heavy artillery, shelling, and drone strikes. These actions have caused the deaths of hundreds of civilians, widespread destruction of hospitals, schools, places of worship, and civilian property, and have left the population of El Fasher in a state of despair.
The international community cannot remain silent in the face of these atrocities. HAND calls for urgent and decisive action to protect innocent civilians in El Fasher and across the Darfur region. We demand:
An immediate cessation of attacks on civilian areas by the RSF.
Accountability for those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Increased international pressure on the RSF and its regional backers to end their support for these atrocities.
Support for humanitarian access to besieged areas to provide relief to those affected.
The deliberate targeting of civilians is a violation of international humanitarian law and constitutes war crimes. The world must act now to prevent further loss of life and uphold the principles of justice and human dignity.
HAND remains committed to advocating for the rights of the people of Sudan and will continue to raise our voice against these heinous crimes.

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14/12/2024

Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND)
December 14
Condemnation of the Abduction, Extortion, and Systematic Terrorization of IDPs in Kalma Camp by RSF-Affiliated Arab Militias.

The Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy (HAND) strongly condemns the abduction, extortion, and relentless targeting of four internally displaced persons (IDPs) near Kalma Camp by Arab militias backed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This despicable act is yet another clear illustration of the rampant lawlessness and culture of impunity imposed by the RSF in South Darfur.
According to verified reports, the abductors demanded a ransom of 3 million Sudanese pounds (approximately $1,300 USD) for the release of the victims. Fabricating baseless accusations of livestock theft, these militia groups weaponized false claims to justify their criminal behavior. Even after the pro-RSF police identified the perpetrators, they failed to take action. Instead, under RSF influence, the leaders of Kalma Camp were forced to collect the ransom amount within 15 days to secure the release of the abductees, further underscoring the systematic extortion faced by the camp’s residents.
This atrocity is not an isolated incident but part of an ongoing campaign of terror, ethnic persecution, and exploitation targeting the predominantly Fur IDPs in Kalma Camp. Since 2002, these civilians have been displaced by the brutal conflict in Darfur, and today they are once again subjected to unimaginable suffering under the RSF’s brutal and oppressive rule.
Kalma Camp, home to hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals, has become a powder keg of insecurity. Its residents are subjected to daily threats, violence, and extortion by militias operating with RSF support and protection. This deliberate targeting of vulnerable IDPs constitutes a grave violation of international law and basic human rights and highlights the RSF’s complicity in fostering and enabling these crimes.
HAND demands an immediate end to the RSF’s collaboration with Arab militias and calls for the cessation of all violence against IDPs. The RSF leadership must be held accountable for orchestrating and perpetuating these heinous crimes.
The continued terrorization of Kalma Camp’s residents is an affront to humanity and a violation of the fundamental principles of justice, dignity, and human rights. The inaction of the global community has emboldened the perpetrators, enabling this reign of terror to persist.
We demand immediate and effective action to protect these vulnerable communities, dismantle the structures of impunity, and ensure that all those responsible face the full force of international and domestic law.
The time to act is now. The world cannot stand idly by while Darfur’s IDPs endure unrelenting violence and abuse. Justice delayed is justice denied, and the people of Kalma Camp can no longer afford the price of inaction.

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RSF Shelling Claims Lives of 19 Civilians in North Darfur, December 10, 2024 – At least 19 innocent civilians were kill...
10/12/2024


RSF Shelling Claims Lives of 19 Civilians in North Darfur,

December 10, 2024 – At least 19 innocent civilians were killed today in two separate attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur.

In Zamzam Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, seven civilians lost their lives in indiscriminate shelling by the RSF. The camp, home to thousands of displaced families, has been subjected to repeated attacks in recent weeks, leaving residents in a state of fear and despair.

Meanwhile, in the besieged city of El Fasher, 12 people were killed, including seven members of the same family. Victims included women and children, underscoring the indiscriminate nature of the violence.

These attacks highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis in Darfur, with calls growing louder for urgent international intervention to protect civilians and hold the perpetrators accountable.
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