In the aftermath of a military takeover in April 2023, a mass grave containing at least 25 bodies, including those of children, women, and hospital staff, has been discovered in the town of Kurmuk, located in Sudan's Blue Nile State. The gruesome find was made during a sweep operation by the Sudanese armed forces, who accuse the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out the killings. The grave is reported to have been situated near Jebel Fankat, a hilltop position used by the RSF for launching drone attacks during their offensive 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 locations, including Khartoum, el-Fasher, and Gezira state. The disturbing discovery in Kurmuk comes as ongoing RSF attacks continue in the Blue Nile State, with the Rapid Support Forces launching explosive drone attacks for the second consecutive day in Kurmuk city. Intense fighting also persists in West Darfur, the main stronghold of the RSF, with the Sudanese armed forces reportedly repelling RSF attacks in Bir Saliba, approximately 40km from el-Geneina city. The ongoing conflict has resulted in an estimated 40,000 deaths and displaced more than 14 million people, as per reports by the World Health Organization.