El Fasher Fall
RSF takeover of El Fasher leads to chaos
General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo / El-Fasher, Sudan / Rapid Support Forces / United Nations /

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The Breakdown 98

  • The civil war in Sudan has escalated dramatically following the Rapid Support Forces' capture of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, leading to widespread violence and chaos in the region.
  • With the city besieged for 18 months, the aftermath of the RSF's takeover has been marked by horrific atrocities, including mass killings of civilians and targeted ethnic violence that evoke memories of past genocides in Darfur.
  • Accounts from survivors reveal grim scenes of summary executions, forced disappearances, and brutality towards families attempting to flee the bloodshed.
  • The United Nations warns of "large-scale atrocities" and potential genocide, as the aggressive tactics of the RSF raise alarms about their systematic campaign against certain ethnic groups.
  • International voices, including human rights advocates and foreign leaders, are condemning the crisis, calling for an urgent ceasefire and humanitarian access to aid the suffering population.
  • The dire humanitarian impact is palpable, with millions displaced and a looming famine, as the violent struggle for power within Sudan continues to wreak havoc on countless lives.

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General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo / Yvette Cooper / El-Fasher, Sudan / Darfur, Sudan / Rapid Support Forces / United Nations / Government of Sudan / Human Rights Organizations /

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