'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance
Summary
Thousands of people seeking safety in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid face new dangers as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) prepare to attack the army-held city amid ongoing civil war. The city is overcrowded with displaced people, food and water shortages are growing, and aid deliveries have been disrupted by continued fighting and drone strikes.Key Facts
- El-Obeid is controlled by the Sudanese army but is threatened by advancing RSF paramilitary fighters.
- The city has become a refuge for over 83,000 civilians fleeing violence in other parts of North Kordofan state.
- The main displacement camp in el-Obeid has expanded significantly since March, with about 80 to 100 new households arriving daily.
- RSF has launched frequent drone strikes on el-Obeid, damaging critical infrastructure like fuel stations, power stations, and supply warehouses.
- Food and water shortages affect nearly 400,000 people around el-Obeid due to blocked supply routes and attacks on aid convoys.
- The UN and G7 have warned of possible RSF attacks similar to a deadly massacre that occurred in el-Fasher last October.
- Aid agencies report that some relief flights and convoys are no longer able to reach el-Obeid because of the conflict.
- Although drone strikes have recently slowed, the situation remains unstable, with ongoing fuel shortages and unpredictability for residents and aid workers.
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