RSF Arrests Fighters, But Not Their US Lobbyists
The RSF, a paramilitary group with a long history of human rights abuses, including during the Darfur genocide, is now 'arresting' its own for recent atrocities in El Fasher. The Guardian rightly calls it a PR stunt. While they're busy polishing their image for global consumption, the question remains: who's polishing the image of the politicians and nations who enable groups like the RSF? Perhaps
the more salient question is: where is the accountability for those who provide the weaponry, the diplomatic cover, or simply turn a blind eye to the widespread violence? The RSF may be staging mock arrests, but the real show is the one where international bodies routinely fail to apply consistent pressure, echoing the historical pattern of selective outrage. One wonders if a simple 'arrest' would
satisfy a populace, or if deeper, systemic changes are required from all involved parties.