RSF digging mass graves in Sudan’s el-Fasher to ‘clean up massacre’: Expert

Al JazeeraTuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:03:15 PM
In a troubling development, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are reportedly digging mass graves in el-Fasher, Sudan, following a deadly takeover in North Darfur. A US researcher highlights the grim situation, indicating that this action is part of an effort to 'clean up' the aftermath of the massacre.
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