Following the Sudanese army’s successful operation to retake the town of Kurmuk, local officials announced the discovery of a mass grave containing 25 sets of human remains. According to government-aligned sources, the victims include women and children. Officials have publicly accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group currently engaged in a widespread conflict with the Sudanese military, of responsibility for the deaths.

While the military claims the evidence points to a targeted massacre by the RSF, the paramilitary group has not yet issued a formal response to these specific allegations. The discovery comes amid ongoing hostilities that have displaced millions and led to numerous reports of human rights abuses across the country. Because the region remains a contested zone with limited access for independent international observers, it is currently difficult to verify the timeline of the killings or the specific circumstances surrounding the victims' deaths. The report highlights the severe humanitarian toll of the conflict, as both sides continue to trade accusations of war crimes while fighting for control over strategic towns and territories.