In a chilling development, the Sudanese army has uncovered a mass grave containing at least 25 bodies in the town of Kurmuk, located within the Blue Nile State. Local officials have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out these executions, with reports suggesting that the victims include children, women, and hospital staff. The discovery was made a month after the Sudanese army reclaimed control of the area following weeks of intense fighting. The RSF, which has been engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army since April 2023, has faced accusations of mass killings in various locations, including Khartoum, el-Fasher, and Gezira state. This latest discovery is significant and disturbing, underscoring ongoing human rights violations amidst the ongoing conflict. The RSF continues to launch attacks in the Blue Nile State, with Kurmuk experiencing consecutive days of explosive drone attacks. Intense fighting also persists in West Darfur, the main stronghold for the RSF, where the Sudanese armed forces are reportedly repelling RSF attacks in Bir Saliba. The conflict has resulted in an estimated 40,000 deaths and displaced over 14 million people, according to the World Health Organization, with ongoing fighting causing mass displacement.