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‘No mercy’: Sudan soldier tells of escape from RSF slaughter in el-Fasher

‘No mercy’: Sudan soldier tells of escape from RSF slaughter in el-Fasher

Summary

The city of el-Fasher in Sudan has fallen to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after a long conflict. The RSF are reported to have killed at least 1,500 people, forcing tens of thousands to flee the area. Many civilians remain trapped or are trying to escape through the desert.

Key Facts

  • The city of el-Fasher was the last stronghold of the Sudanese army in Darfur and fell on October 26.
  • The RSF killed at least 1,500 people in el-Fasher within three days, according to local reports.
  • Among the dead were 460 people from al-Saud hospital, a fact verified by the World Health Organization.
  • More than 33,000 people have fled to nearby towns and villages due to the violence.
  • Most remaining civilians are hiding or attempting to escape through the desert.
  • The RSF's actions have been described as an attempt at ethnic cleansing against non-Arab tribes.
  • The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab and UNICEF report severe and widespread violence in the area.
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