U.N. Warns of ‘Another Wave of Atrocities’ in Sudan’s Civil War

New York Times - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Pranav BaskarDecember 4, 2025 at 08:27 PM

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The UN warned of potential atrocities in Sudan's civil war as paramilitary groups intensify their offensive in the Kordofan region in December 2025. This region, bordering Darfur, is strategically important for both the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF captured the city of Bara in North Kordofan in late October, displacing nearly 40,000 people. The UN has documented deaths from aerial strikes, shelling, and executions, with civilian casualties likely underreported. Fighting has also impacted West and South Kordofan, with civilians trapped in siege conditions. Sudan's civil war has already displaced 12 million people and caused an estimated 400,000 deaths, creating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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Kordofan region ×240% Volker Türk 50% Rapid Support Forces ×260% Darfur ×370% Sudan ×480%

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