Sudan Massacre in El Fasher Visible from Space: Satellite Images Reveal Genocide by RSF

A brutal humanitarian catastrophe continues to unfold in Sudan, where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have captured El Fasher city in North Darfur, leaving behind scenes of mass killings so severe that the blood and bodies are visible from space. Satellite images analyzed by Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) reveal reddish earth discoloration consistent with bloodstains and clusters resembling human corpses, marking one of the most horrific episodes of the ongoing Sudanese civil war.

Images taken on October 27, 2025, by Airbus Defence and Space show RSF tactical formations, blocked streets, and evidence of mass executions near the Daraja Oula neighborhood — once a refuge for civilians. Analysts identified objects measuring between 1.3 and 2 meters, consistent with human bodies, appearing close to El Fasher’s defensive berm, just 250 meters from Al Safiya Mosque, where an RSF drone strike had earlier killed 78 civilians.

The Civil War and Fall of El Fasher

The fall of El Fasher represents a major escalation in Sudan’s civil war that began in April 2023, between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) of the RSF. Satellite data confirms RSF control over SAF’s Sixth Division headquarters and the 157th Artillery Brigade, with visible tank deployments and signs of thermal scarring from intense combat.

Local reports and social media accounts describe mass executions and killings of civilians attempting to flee. More than 5,000 residents have escaped in the past two days, though many head toward RSF-held regions where safety remains uncertain.

From Janjaweed to RSF: Genocide Resurrected

The RSF evolved from the infamous Janjaweed militias, known as the “devils on horseback” during the 2003 Darfur genocide, notorious for ethnic massacres, rape, and burning of villages. The same ethnic hatred persists today — particularly targeting non-Arab groups such as the Massalit, Fur, Zaghawa, and Berti communities.

Once riding camels and horses, the RSF now uses armored trucks, drones, and automatic weapons, but its tactics of terror remain unchanged. The Yale HRL report warned of a “systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing”, with patterns of forced displacement, mass killings, and widespread sexual violence that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide.

Humanitarian Collapse and Global Silence

According to the United Nations, more than 150,000 people have been killed, 12 million displaced, and 25 million are facing famine-like conditions — surpassing even Gaza in severity. Satellite imagery shows civilians fleeing south toward Zamzam IDP camp and west to Tawilah, both under RSF control, while looting and violence continue.

Sudan’s gold wealth, largely controlled by the RSF, fuels the conflict. The militia smuggles gold through UAE networks, earning millions to fund arms and drones, while Egypt, Turkey, and Iran support the SAF. Despite mounting evidence, the international community remains largely silent.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation as “unbearable”, and Middle East analysts have called it “one of the worst genocides in modern history.”

As one observer put it — “Sudan is bleeding, and the blood is visible from space — yet unseen by the world.”