Killing Civilians and Looting Aid: Crimes Committed by the Army and the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan

Eyewitnesses and several reports have revealed that the Sudanese army’s military intelligence, along with Islamic brigades affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, carried out ethnic cleansing operations against the Ketani tribe in the village of “Kombo Tayba” in Al-Jazirah State, under the pretext of collaborating with the Rapid Support Forces.

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These violations included burning two children, assassinating key tribal figures, kidnapping 13 women, and looting property, including agricultural crops and livestock. The village was entirely burned down, displacing its residents and leaving them homeless, according to Al-Taghyeer newspaper.

The Darfur Victims Advocacy Organization reported receiving several messages on January 12 from civilians residing in “Kombo Khamsa Om Al-Qura” and the city of Wad Madani in Al-Jazirah State. These messages indicated that the army and allied groups, including the Kikil Forces, the Al-Baraa Ibn Malik Brigade, and the General Intelligence Service, carried out summary executions of seven civilians based on ethnic motives.

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The organization published photos of bodies dressed in civilian clothing, some of them elderly, stating that these were victims executed by the army and its allies.

Furthermore, the legal organization Lawyers for Emergency confirmed that the village of “Kombo Tayba” in Al-Jazirah State had been subjected to ongoing attacks by forces affiliated with the Sudanese army and allied militias. These attacks resulted in the death of 13 people, including two children, and the arrest of several civilians, including women.

These violations have sparked outrage and widespread condemnation. The Sudanese Congress Party described these events as systematic targeting and classified them as war crimes and acts of ethnic cleansing.

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The Al-Rakoba website also highlighted another crime committed by the army. Armed forces launched a treacherous attack on positions held by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North, near the town of Dalang, at the Karkaraya oil pumping station, and in the Hajar Jawad area. These actions constitute a clear and blatant violation of agreements to deliver humanitarian aid to the Nuba Mountains/South Kordofan region.

Before withdrawing from these areas, the armed forces set fire to displaced people’s homes and looted relief warehouses belonging to the Samaritan’s Purse organization, which is currently working to aid displaced people and provide humanitarian assistance in the region.

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