The Sudanese authorities have unearthed a mass grave holding at least 25 bodies, mostly children, women, and hospital staff, in the town of Kurmuk, Blue Nile State. The discovery was made by the Sudanese armed forces during their sweeping operations in the northeastern part of the town, approximately one month after they regained control from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Local officials have accused the RSF of carrying out the killings near Jebel Fankat, a hilltop position used by the paramilitary forces to launch drone attacks during their assault on the area. The RSF, which has been engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army since April 2023, has been implicated in mass killings across various regions, including Khartoum, el-Fasher, and Gezira state. The disturbing find in Kurmuk comes as RSF attacks persist in Blue Nile State, with the Rapid Support Forces launching explosive drone attacks for the second consecutive day in the city of Kurmuk. The ongoing conflict has been responsible for an estimated 40,000 deaths and displacing over 14 million people from their homes, as per the World Health Organization.