Sudanese activist sees his executed uncles in RSF videos from el-Fasher
Summary
The paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of the city of el-Fasher in Sudan after an 18-month siege. Reports and evidence from satellite images and videos suggest mass killings occurred, with significant civilian casualties. This takeover marks a crucial point in the ongoing civil war in Sudan.Key Facts
- The RSF seized el-Fasher, the last Sudanese army outpost in the Darfur region.
- The city endured a lengthy siege for 18 months before falling to the RSF.
- Control over el-Fasher gives the RSF power over all five state capitals in Darfur.
- Around 260,000 civilians were trapped in el-Fasher when it fell, with half being children.
- International observers reported a large-scale massacre after the city's capture.
- Satellite imagery and social media videos indicate mass killings by RSF fighters.
- The UN documented 1,350 deaths, while other sources claimed up to 2,000 executions.
- The RSF stated its commitment to protecting civilians, despite reports of violence.
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