The Attorney General of Sudan issued an order on Thursday for the national committee investigating crimes committed in areas affected by the ongoing military conflict to urgently complete its investigative work. This statement was released during the committee’s first regular meeting since relocating its permanent headquarters to the Khartoum State Public Prosecution office.
The meeting, which was overseen by Attorney General and committee head Intisar Ahmed Abdel Aal, included the participation of the senior assistant attorney general and all committee members. The Attorney General strongly emphasized that investigating and concluding cases regarding abuses and attacks committed against civilians in war zones is both appropriate and urgent in order to bring perpetrators to justice.
Criminal Accusations and the Accountability of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to information previously disclosed by the Sudanese National War Crimes Investigation Committee, approximately 12,400 criminal complaints and grievances have been registered so far against members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo (commonly known as “Hemedti”).
This paramilitary group faces heavy accusations of committing severe and devastating crimes against civilians across various Sudanese states. The registered offenses include war crimes and crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing and forced displacement, sexual violence and rape, as well as the looting and destruction of property. It was noted that these widespread human rights violations were perpetrated within the states of Khartoum, Al Jazirah, White Nile, Blue Nile, Sennar, Darfur, and Kordofan.
Judicial Proceedings Conducted In Absentia. The Attorney General stated that the relocation of the committee’s office to Khartoum will accelerate the investigative process, underscoring that swiftly executing designed plans is crucial for establishing accountability and ensuring justice. Currently, dozens of top leaders of the paramilitary group face charges in absentia, including the Commander-in-Chief of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, and his brothers Abdel Rahim and Al-Qoni Daglo. The primary criminal charges brought against them are waging war against the state, undermining the constitutional order by force, and committing egregious war crimes.
Video Evidence and the Execution of Civilians. It was indicated that the investigative committee is gathering video and documentary evidence to further strengthen these charges. A primary example of this is a recent, horrifying video circulated online by RSF members on August 17, 2025, which shows an RSF officer questioning an innocent civilian in the city of El Fasher moments before the individual was brutally executed. In a statement issued by the Public Prosecution office, it was confirmed that this meeting aligns with ongoing efforts to document violations under national and international humanitarian laws, aiming to uphold justice and prevent perpetrators from escaping without punishment.
