The recent fall of al-Fashir has stirred haunting memories for many, drawing parallels to the harrowing events of the early 2000s. During that time, the Janjaweed militia was notorious for razing villages and causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands, marking one of the most brutal genocides of the 21st century.

The United Nations has raised alarms about “ethnically motivated violations and atrocities” occurring in the region, while the African Union has condemned the “escalating violence” and highlighted concerns over “alleged war crimes.”

“The level, speed, and totality of violence in Darfur is unlike anything I’ve seen,” remarked Raymond, a seasoned observer who has spent the past 25 years documenting war crimes across the globe. His words underscore the gravity of the situation, suggesting an unprecedented scale of brutality.

Adding to the distress, pro-democracy activists have leveled accusations against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claiming they executed all wounded individuals who were receiving care at the Saudi Hospital in al-Fashir.