Sudanese armed forces discovered a mass grave containing at least 25 bodies in the town of Kurmuk, located in the southeastern Blue Nile State, a month after regaining control following weeks of heavy fighting.

Abdel Aty Mohamed al-Faki, the commissioner of Kurmuk, announced the discovery on Sunday, reporting that the grave was found during sweeping operations in the northeastern part of the town. He stated that the victims, including children and women, were executed near Jebel Fankat, a hilltop position used by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drone attacks during their assault.

Local authorities have accused the RSF of carrying out the executions during their occupation of Kurmuk. Despite the army's regained control, RSF attacks continue in Blue Nile State. Al-Ruhaid reported that the RSF launched notable drone attacks in Kurmuk for the second consecutive day, contributing to ongoing fighting and mass displacement.

The conflict in Sudan has resulted in an estimated 40,000 deaths and displaced more than 14 million people, according to the World Health Organization.

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