Massacre in el-Fasher: What’s happening in Sudan right now?
Summary
Thousands of people have reportedly been killed in the city of el-Fasher in Sudan after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control. The city had been under siege for 18 months, preventing supplies from reaching people trapped there. The situation in Sudan is part of a larger civil war that has led to significant death and displacement.Key Facts
- The RSF seized el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, after an 18-month siege.
- Reports indicate that around 2,000 people were killed after the takeover.
- During the siege, 1.2 million residents had limited access to food and essential supplies.
- The UN reports that Sudan's civil war has resulted in approximately 40,000 deaths and displaced 12 million people.
- Medical and rights groups claim the RSF has committed mass killings and other atrocities.
- Satellite images and other data support reports of mass killings.
- Over 26,000 people fled el-Fasher in two days.
- The RSF has also taken control of areas in North Kordofan, such as Bara.
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