Reported rampage by Sudanese paramilitary force in Darfur puts fate of thousands in question
Summary
People in Sudan are fleeing a paramilitary force in the Darfur region and going to a nearby refugee camp. Aid workers found that many roads leading out of the area are dangerous, with bodies and reports of violence. The U.N. has convened an emergency meeting because of ongoing killings and attacks by the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces.Key Facts
- A paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces took over the city of el-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region.
- Over 450 people, including hospital patients, were reportedly killed during this takeover.
- The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting to address the violence and instability in Sudan.
- The conflict in Sudan between the military and the paramilitary forces has lasted two years, killing more than 40,000 people.
- Reports indicate that an earthen wall built by the paramilitary group is preventing people from leaving el-Fasher.
- Around 36,000 people have fled the city, many on foot at night.
- Many people seeking safety are women and children, with reports of violence, including rapes, during their escape.
- Aid organizations are concerned about the safety and conditions of those escaping, as many arrive malnourished and injured.
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