What is happening with the Sudan conflict?
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Sudan's conflict has escalated sharply after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured Al-Fashir, the last army stronghold in Darfur. Verified reports show mass killings, atrocities, and a severe humanitarian crisis, with thousands trapped and aid blocked. The RSF now controls much of western Sudan, raising fears of further division and ethnic violence. International calls for a ceasefire and investigations continue as millions are displaced and civilian suffering intensifies.
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Thousands flee El Fasher in Sudan as violence intensifies
- Verified videos show mass killings and violence in El Fasher after it was overrun by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). 3s
- Since April 2023, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed and millions displaced in Sudan's civil war. 22s
- Tens of thousands have fled El Fasher to Tawila, facing severe risks such as starvation and sexual assault. 36s
- There are calls for safe passage, protection of those remaining, and unimpeded humanitarian access to El Fasher. 48s
- International actors, including Canada, are encouraged to support ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian aid. 1m 2s
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Violence in El Fasher has intensified after the RSF takeover, with mass killings and tens of thousands fleeing. Since April 2023, about 150,000 have been killed and millions displaced. Calls for humanitarian corridors and ceasefire continue.
Thousands of civilians are feared trapped and in imminent danger in Al-Fashir. Reports include summary executions, sexual violence, and attacks on aid workers since the RSF takeover. Aid agencies call for independent investigations.
Protesters in London highlight the deadly new phase after the RSF seized all of Darfur. The war has killed over 40,000 and displaced more than 40 million, with both sides accused of war crimes and neighborhoods destroyed.
RSF seized key positions in el-Fasher after intense battles. The UN warns of over a quarter million civilians trapped, with reports of killings and ethnic targeting by the RSF. Humanitarian aid is blocked, worsening the crisis.
