Sudanese Army Commits Massacre Against Civilians After Fall of El-Fasher

 

Fresh reports from El-Fasher reveal that Sudanese army units carried out mass executions of civilians shortly after the city fell. Witness testimonies and early video evidence indicate that the killings resembled the tactics used by extremist groups, raising fears that Islamist-aligned battalions inside the army are driving the violence.

Analysts warn that factions such as units linked to the Al-Baraa ibn Malik network and other Islamist militias have gained significant influence within Sudan’s military structure. Their involvement highlights concerns about the ideological erosion of state forces, blurring the lines between formal military operations and extremist-motivated attacks.

The atrocities in El-Fasher come at a time when Western powers have scaled back their diplomatic engagement in Sudan. This vacuum, observers say, is being filled by actors such as Russia, China, and regional Islamist networks — each pursuing strategic interests that could deepen the conflict.

Humanitarian organizations and policy experts are now calling on the European Union to take a stronger role. They argue that the EU should support a UN-led accountability mechanism and reinforce its position as a moral and humanitarian leader in Africa. The massacre in El-Fasher, they say, is a reminder that global principles must apply universally, and that preventable atrocities should not be ignored.