ICC: Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity in Sudan’s Fasher

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the city of Fasher, western Sudan.  

In a briefing to the UN Security Council on Monday, the ICC’s Deputy Prosecutor, Nuzhat Shameem Khan, said that war crimes and crimes against humanity took place in Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, in October during the city’s siege.

On 26 October 2025, the Rapid Support Forces seized control of Fasher and reportedly carried out massacres against civilians, according to local and international organisations. The attacks have raised concerns about the risk of further geographical division within Sudan.

In response to these allegations, the head of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (also known as Hemedti), admitted on 29 October that there had been what he called “some violations” by his forces in Fasher and claimed that investigative committees had been formed.

Khan also noted that the ICC’s office has made significant progress in its investigation in Geneina, the capital of West Darfur state.

During her briefing, she outlined to the Security Council the activities carried out by the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor regarding the situation in Darfur from July to December 2025.

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