Summary
People are fleeing the city of el-Fasher in Sudan due to violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and many are taking refuge in expanding displacement camps. Satellite images show significant growth in these camps as the conflict continues. The war between Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF has displaced millions and caused severe humanitarian issues.
Key Facts
- Displacement camps are filling with people fleeing el-Fasher, a city in Sudan.
- The RSF took control of el-Fasher in October and committed violent acts.
- A camp in Qarni has grown by 13,000 square meters since mid-December.
- An even larger camp in Northern State now covers 500,000 square meters.
- Satellite images show tens of thousands of new arrivals in these camps.
- The UN reports 107,000 people displaced from el-Fasher since October.
- The ongoing conflict in Sudan started in April 2023 and has displaced 14 million people.
- UN aid workers found el-Fasher largely empty and damaged during a recent visit.
