Archive · 30 Jan 2026
RSF Accused of Child Abductions in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan, has been accused of kidnapping children during the ongoing civil war in Darfur.
Witnesses say that the RSF has taken at least 56 children, some as young as two months old, and used them as slaves to take care of animals.
The children were often taken after their parents were killed.
The RSF has not responded to these accusations, but legal experts say these actions could be considered war crimes.
The United Nations and human rights groups are aware of these reports and are investigating the situation.
The RSF has been accused of abducting at least 56 children in Darfur since 2023.
Witnesses describe children being taken after their parents were killed.
The RSF allegedly told families the children would be used as slaves to herd animals.
Legal experts suggest these actions may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The RSF has not responded to the accusations, but denies targeting civilians.
- Who
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias
- What
- Abduction and enslavement of children
- When
- Since 2023, with specific incidents in October 2023 and March 2025
- Where
- Darfur region, Sudan, including al-Fashir and Tawila
- Why
- Allegedly to use children as slaves for herding animals and other tasks
- Organization Involved
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- Location
- Darfur, Sudan
- Time Frame
- 2023 to present
- Number of Incidents
- 23
- Number of Children Abducted
- At least 56
- Age Range of Children
- 2 months to 17 years
- RSF's Response
- No comment on abductions, denies targeting civilians
- Legal Experts' Opinion
- Potential war crimes and crimes against humanity