Where are tens of thousands of people in Sudan fleeing to?
Summary
In Sudan, many people are leaving the city of el-Fasher in North Darfur due to violence. The RSF paramilitary group took control of the city in late October, causing widespread fear and displacement. The conflict has led to a large humanitarian crisis in the region.Key Facts
- Around 81,817 people have fled el-Fasher and nearby areas in North Darfur since October 26.
- The RSF took control after an 18-month siege, forcing out the Sudanese army.
- Reports from the UN and aid agencies include accounts of mass killings, torture, and other abuses by RSF fighters.
- Sudan faces a major humanitarian crisis, with more than 9.5 million people displaced in the country.
- Over half of the displaced people are children under 18.
- The conflict began on April 15, 2023, and involves Sudan's military fighting against the RSF.
- Prior conflicts and climate-related issues had already displaced over 2.32 million people before April 2023.
- Besides internal displacement, 4.34 million people have fled Sudan as refugees, with many going to Egypt, South Sudan, and Chad.
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