The United Kingdom has pledged an additional £5 million ($6.57 million) in emergency aid to Sudan following alarming reports of widespread atrocities committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al-Fasher. This funding supplements the £120 million already committed by the UK over the past year. A significant portion of the new aid, £2 million, is earmarked to support survivors of sexual violence in the region. The RSF, which has been in conflict with the Sudanese army since April 2023, recently captured Al-Fasher, the army’s last stronghold in the western Darfur region, after an 18-month siege characterized by bombardment and starvation. UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper described the situation as ‘truly horrifying,’ citing mass executions, starvation, and the use of rape as a weapon of war. She emphasized that women and children are disproportionately affected in what she termed ‘the largest humanitarian crisis of the 21st century.’ The UK Foreign Office has reiterated its commitment to urging all parties to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and ensure unimpeded humanitarian access.