Investigators say El Fasher massacre death toll comparable to that of entire Gaza war in just three weeks

Investigators said the death toll of the El Fasher massacre is much larger than previously estimated, with some saying at least 60,000 have been killed.

An onslaught of violence ensued after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces took control of the Sudanese city of El Fasher in Darfur following a monthslong siege. Initial reports placed the death toll in the thousands, but new investigations suggest the massacre could rank as the single greatest mass killing of the 21st century.

“Members received a private briefing on Sudan, at which one of the academics stated, ‘Our low estimate is 60,000 people have been killed there in the last three weeks,’” said Sarah Champion, chairwoman of the United Kingdom’s House of Commons international development select committee.

Up to 150,000 residents of

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