Red Crescent volunteers have recovered multiple bodies from a well in Sharg Elnil, Sudan, where victims appeared to have been executed or disposed of alive. These findings, occurring shortly after the army regained control from paramilitary RSF fighters, indicate ongoing violence in the region. Eyewitness accounts reveal residents’ fears and attempts to address the situation.
In Sharg Elnil, Sudan, Red Crescent volunteers have discovered numerous bodies in a well after the army regained control of the area, which had been under the control of paramilitary fighters for nearly two years. Residents observed as bodies were removed and placed into bags, with many victims suffering gunshot wounds to the head. Forensic expert Hisham Zain al-Abdin revealed that some bodies exhibited signs of having been alive when thrown into the well.
The situation in Sharg Elnil highlights the severe humanitarian crisis following Sudan’s prolonged Civil War, with uncovering of bodies suggesting grave atrocities during the RSF’s occupation. The conflict, characterized by widespread violence and suspected war crimes, raises urgent concerns regarding accountability and the protection of civilians. Further investigations are critical as the authorities seek to expose and address the horrors that have transpired.
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