UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
Summary
The United Nations is asking for safe passage for civilians trapped in the city of el-Fasher, Sudan, due to ongoing conflict involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF claims to have seized control of the city's main army base, escalating the civil war. Approximately 250,000 people are now stuck in the city, facing shortages of food and healthcare.Key Facts
- The UN is requesting safe exit routes for civilians trapped in el-Fasher, Sudan.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claim they have captured the main army base in el-Fasher.
- Sudan’s military has not confirmed losing control of the base.
- El-Fasher is the last major area in Darfur held by government forces.
- Heavy fighting began after RSF captured the home of North Darfur’s governor.
- Nearly 250,000 people are trapped in el-Fasher, with many facing hunger and no access to medical care.
- The UN and the US have called for a ceasefire to allow aid access and civilian evacuation.
- Since 2023, over 150,000 people have died due to the civil war in Sudan, with around 12 million displaced from their homes.
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