UN experts say destruction by Sudan’s rebels in el-Fasher in October bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By JAMEY KEATEN and SAMY MAGDYFebruary 19, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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UN experts have reported that a campaign of destruction carried out by Sudanese rebels in October in and around El-Fasher, a city in the Darfur region of western Sudan, bears "hallmarks of genocide." The attacks targeted non-Arab communities. The report highlights the severity of the violence and its potential classification as genocide. The attacks have resulted in injuries, displacement, and the establishment of camps for those who fled the violence. The UN's assessment underscores the urgent need for international attention and intervention to address the ongoing conflict and protect vulnerable populations in the Darfur region.

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Al Shafiea Abdallah Holy 30% Northern State 40% Nile River State 40% Tawila ×240% El-Afadh camp 40% Al Dabbah 40% Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo ×260% Darfur ×370% el-Fasher ×580% UN ×280% Sudan ×790%

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sudan 100% genocide 90% darfur 80% rebels 70% el-fasher 70% un experts 60% destruction 60% non-arab communities 50% paramilitary forces 40%

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