Sky News Daily Sudan's war: Is it a genocide?
Oct 30, 2025
Joining the discussion is Yousra Elbagir, Sudan-born Africa correspondent for Sky News, known for her powerful on-the-ground reporting. She reveals horrifying details about the Rapid Support Forces' recent capture of Al Fashir, highlighting mass atrocities and the dire humanitarian situation. Yousra discusses satellite evidence suggesting genocide, compares the current crisis to past atrocities in Rwanda, and stresses the limitations of international response. Her personal connection to the conflict underscores the resilience of affected communities amidst chaos.
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Siege Tactics Trapped Civilians
- The RSF besieged Al-Fashir with starvation, shelling and a berm that trapped civilians inside.
- Volunteers risked secret food drops and 30 went missing in one week after RSF capture.
Survivors Describe Executions And Detention
- People who escaped told of torture, detention and executions, many of them women and children.
- Men remained trapped because trying to leave risked execution by the RSF.
Satellite Images Suggest Mass Killings
- Satellite analysts saw red discoloration and body-shaped objects implying bloodstains and corpses near a hospital.
- Yale Humanitarian Labs said they'd never seen such red staining before in satellite imagery.