Harrowing testimonies have emerged from survivors fleeing the besieged city of Al-Fashir, as they recount systematic torture and abuse at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In reports shared on Friday, January 9, 2026, individuals who managed to reach safer zones described a landscape of extreme violence, including arbitrary detentions and the targeted mistreatment of civilians remaining in the North Darfur capital.
Survivors spoke of being held in makeshift detention centers where they were subjected to physical assault and psychological terror. Many reported that the RSF fighters used torture to extract information or simply to instill fear among the local population. The testimonies highlight the deepening humanitarian crisis in the region, where essential supplies like food, water, and medicine have become nearly non-existent due to the ongoing blockade and intense fighting.
Human rights organizations have renewed their calls for an immediate ceasefire and the creation of safe corridors for the evacuation of civilians. The United Nations has warned that the situation in Al-Fashir is reaching a catastrophic level, with thousands of lives at risk if the hostilities do not cease. As the conflict continues to tear through Sudan, these personal accounts from survivors serve as a grim reminder of the heavy toll the war is taking on the country’s most vulnerable populations.
