Barrier being built around besieged Sudan city, satellite images show
Summary
Satellite images have shown that a large earthen barrier is being constructed around the Sudanese city of el-Fasher. The barrier, built by the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), aims to trap people inside the city. The city has been under siege for over a year, with ongoing violence and attacks targeting civilians.Key Facts
- An earthen wall, called a berm, is being built around el-Fasher, Sudan.
- The barrier is over 31 kilometers long and constructed by the RSF.
- El-Fasher is the last major army stronghold in Darfur amid a conflict with the RSF since April 2023.
- The RSF has intensified attacks, reportedly targeting civilians and infrastructure like hospitals.
- Satellite images and reports from Yale University track the berm's ongoing construction.
- The siege and barrier restrict movement of people and supplies in or out of the city, affecting around 300,000 residents.
- Humanitarian aid has struggled to reach the city, worsening living conditions.
- The RSF's control over el-Fasher could lead to further regional instability.
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