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Sudan’s El-Fasher Falls to RSF Amid Ethnic Violence and Civilian Crisis in North Kordofan
Summary
RSF seizes El-Fasher and parts of North Kordofan, sparking fears of ethnic cleansing and trapping thousands of civilians amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.
The Sudan human rights crisis has deepened even more as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces took control of key El-Fasher, the last army base in Darfur. The strategic takeover followed months of siege and has sparked widespread fears about ethnic cleansing and mass atrocities.
El-Fasher and Bara in North Kordofan There are reports of summary executions, forced displacement, and attacks on hospitals. Over 260,000 civilians remain under siege in El-Fasher, many of whom are starving and cannot evacuate since routes for evacuation are blocked. Human rights groups predict escalating ethnic violence and have appealed to the international community for immediate intervention to prevent further atrocities.
RSF's capture of El-Fasher's 6th Infantry Division marks a milestone in Sudan's war of two years, possibly changing patterns of territorial control and exaggerating fault lines. It risks introducing renewed fragmentation of the country, recalling memories of South Sudan's independence in 2011.
There are more demands for ceasefire and humanitarian corridors with the civilians being the primary victims of the violence. The atmosphere is tense, with the urgent need to protect and deliver aid to the affected regions.