What is happening in Sudan?
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Sudan faces a major crisis as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of Al-Fashir, the last army stronghold in Darfur, after a prolonged siege. The RSF's advance has led to mass civilian casualties, widespread atrocities, and a humanitarian catastrophe, with the UN warning of imminent famine and ethnic violence. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced millions and threatens to further split the country.
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UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan's al-Fashir
- The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in al-Fashir, North Darfur, after its capture by the Rapid Support Forces.
- There are widespread reports of atrocities committed against civilians by RSF fighters. 11s
- Al-Fashir's fall marks a significant shift in the security dynamics of the conflict. 47s
- Fighting has intensified in other regions, including Kordofan, where the RSF recently captured the city of Barra. 1m 7s
- The UN urges both parties to protect civilians and aid workers and to resume peace talks. 2m 8s
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The UN calls for an immediate ceasefire after the RSF captures Al-Fashir. Reports indicate widespread atrocities against civilians and a significant deterioration in security, with only small pockets of resistance left. The conflict has intensified in other regions, broadening its territorial scope.
Survivors fleeing El-Fasher recount killings, drone attacks, and looting after the RSF takeover. The army estimates at least 2,000 deaths. Civilians are cut off from aid, facing starvation and sexual violence, with many at risk if they attempt to escape.
Sudanese armed forces withdraw from al-Fasher, leaving it under RSF control after months of siege and violence. Medical groups and the UN report civilian deaths and atrocities. The RSF now controls all Darfur state capitals, raising concerns about ethnic violence and potential partitioning of Sudan.
Sudan's military withdraws from Al-Fashir to spare civilians from systematic destruction and killings by the RSF. Activists confirm RSF control of the base, marking a major development in the conflict that has devastated Sudan since April 2023.
RSF fighters capture the main army base in Al-Fasher after fierce battles. The army withdraws to protect civilians, leaving the RSF in control of most of western Darfur and raising fears of secession. The UN warns of atrocities and a dire humanitarian crisis for over 250,000 trapped civilians.
The RSF's capture of Al-Fashir, ending an 18-month siege, raises fears of deepening internal divisions. RSF fighters detain fleeing civilians and surround army soldiers. Both sides are accused of war crimes, and the RSF's gains may harden their stance in peace talks.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) release footage claiming takeover of the Sudanese army headquarters in El Fasher, the last major army stronghold in Darfur. The city has endured an 18-month siege, causing severe food shortages and risking thousands of malnourished children as the war worsens humanitarian conditions.
