Tens of thousands in Sudan have fled to overcrowded camps after paramilitary captured el-Fasher
Summary
Tens of thousands of people in Sudan have left their homes for crowded camps to escape violence after paramilitary forces took control of a city in the Darfur region. The fighting has been intense, with many people killed and others still trapped. The United Nations has warned that the situation is dire, with food and safety in short supply.Key Facts
- Around 82,000 people have fled the city of el-Fasher and nearby areas since paramilitary forces seized the city on October 26.
- The conflict involves the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, ongoing since April 2023.
- The World Health Organization states that at least 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict, with the potential for many more deaths.
- The International Organization for Migration reports that 16,200 people have specifically gone to camps in Tawila.
- The displaced people are in need of food, medicine, and shelter, with some surviving on as little as one or two meals a day.
- The U.N. Human Rights Chief warns that civilians in el-Fasher face significant danger, with reports of serious violence including executions and assaults.
- Efforts to reach a ceasefire have been proposed, but conditions remain tense as fighting spreads to other regions.
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