"Sudan's Escalating Crisis: Civilians Trapped and Fleeing as Conflict and Human Rights Abuses Intensify"

Civilians in Sudan's Gezira state, including the city of Wad Madani, are trapped by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), facing human rights abuses such as killings, sexual violence, and looting. Despite the RSF spokesperson's denial, reports from the ground indicate that the RSF is preventing people from fleeing and is obstructing humanitarian aid. The United Nations and other organizations are calling for safe corridors to allow civilians to escape and for aid to reach those in need. The RSF's actions are part of an apparent attempt to demonstrate governance capability, but they have instead resulted in widespread fear and desperation among the population.