RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city
Summary
A Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), attacked the city of el-Fasher, briefly capturing a cattle market, prison, and military base. This was part of a larger conflict with the military that has been ongoing for 15 months. The army pushed the RSF out of the city after the attack but reported continued shelling.Key Facts
- The RSF is a paramilitary group in Sudan involved in a conflict with the Sudanese army.
- RSF fighters entered el-Fasher in large numbers for the first time during this conflict.
- They took control of a cattle market, Shalla prison, and a military base during the attack.
- The army pushed the RSF out of el-Fasher the following morning.
- The ongoing conflict in Sudan started in April 2023 and has caused significant loss of life and a humanitarian crisis.
- Over 150,000 people have died, and about 12 million have fled their homes due to the conflict.
- El-Fasher is the last city in Darfur still controlled by the military.
- A communications blackout makes it hard to get information from el-Fasher.
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