Summary
In the city of el-Fasher in Darfur, Sudan, a group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has committed violent acts against civilians. The violence led to many deaths and displacements, with people fleeing to nearby towns to escape. The international community has been criticized for not taking stronger actions to stop these atrocities.
Key Facts
- Violent acts occurred in the city of el-Fasher, Darfur, over the past two months.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are the group responsible for the violence.
- Many civilians, including women and children, have been killed or victimized.
- Survivors who fled report ethnic targeting and severe trauma.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) are treating survivors in nearby towns.
- Prior warnings suggested this violence was likely after the RSF took control of el-Fasher.
- International groups report that the RSF might be supported by the United Arab Emirates.
- There are calls for the RSF to stop violence and allow humanitarian aid into the area.
