Summary
The United Nations' migration agency is calling for a ceasefire and a safe path for aid to reach civilians trapped in el-Fasher, a city in Sudan's Darfur region now controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Many civilians cannot access necessary aid, and ongoing violence, including alleged widespread atrocities, has forced thousands to flee the area. Humanitarian aid efforts are struggling due to security issues and funding shortages.
Key Facts
- The UN's migration agency wants a ceasefire and safe aid routes in el-Fasher, Sudan.
- The Rapid Support Forces took control of el-Fasher in October 2023.
- Tens of thousands of civilians in el-Fasher need humanitarian aid.
- Nearly 90,000 people have fled el-Fasher since the RSF took over.
- Displaced people report dangerous conditions, including sexual violence and death.
- Humanitarian aid is at risk of collapsing because of violence and lack of funds.
- The violence is spreading to other regions in Sudan, affecting aid delivery.
- Women and girls in displacement camps are at high risk of sexual violence.
