Sudan Paramilitaries Accused of Crimes Against Humanity over Siege of Key City
Sudan's ruling party has been accused of crimes against humanity by a group of international lawyers, amid allegations of a prolonged siege of the key city of Khartoum. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have blocked food and medicine supplies arriving in the city, leading to severe shortages and malnutrition. The RSF is also accused of repeatedly firing on protesters demanding civilian rule during the ongoing political crisis. The Sudan Professionals Association has called for further civil disobedience and an international investigation into the RSF's actions. The African Union has recently expressed concern over the situation and the potential for violence to escalate.