Activists have reported that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed at least 1,237 individuals in Sudan's Al-Jazeera State since October 20, 2024. This surge in violence is part of a broader campaign of displacement affecting over 400 villages, as documented by the Al-Jazeera Conference, a civilian group formed in response to the RSF's control of the region. The death toll includes 359 fatalities in Al-Hilaliya, 300 in Tamboul, and numerous others across various locations. The situation has been exacerbated by a siege in Al-Hilaliya, where residents have faced dire conditions, leading to deaths from starvation and contaminated water.
The RSF's actions have reportedly intensified following the defection of their commander in Al-Jazeera State to the Sudanese army, prompting retaliatory attacks. Since mid-April 2023, the conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and displaced more than 13 million people, as per estimates from the United Nations and local authorities. The humanitarian crisis continues to escalate, with international calls for an end to hostilities to prevent further famine and suffering among the population.
