Survivors fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher recount terror, bodies in streets
Summary
People fleeing the city of el-Fasher in Sudan have reported violence by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). At least 1,500 people have been killed, and more than 36,000 have escaped to a nearby town. The United Nations is working on providing emergency aid to those affected by the violence.Key Facts
- The RSF has killed around 1,500 people in el-Fasher.
- A significant number of these deaths, at least 460, took place at a hospital in el-Fasher.
- Over 36,000 people have fled el-Fasher, mostly on foot, to Tawila, a town about 70 kilometers away.
- Survivors describe witnessing dead bodies and experiencing violence during their escape.
- Aid workers report that only a small number of expected evacuees have reached Tawila.
- The United Nations has approved $20 million for emergency aid efforts in Sudan.
- There have been reports of atrocities for over a year, highlighting the high risk for civilians in the area.
- Satellite images show evidence of the violence in el-Fasher, including potential bodies visible from space.
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