Sudan’s el-Fasher faces mass starvation as RSF blocks aid routes
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Nearly 18 months of siege on Al Fasher in Sudan’s western Darfur region have resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with reports of deaths due to malnutrition.
Breakdown
- Al-Fashir has been under siege by the RSF for over 500 days, causing visible hardship among residents.
- The RSF blockade has depleted market supplies, leaving only one struggling community kitchen. 32s
- The UN warns of mass starvation as aid deliveries to the city have been blocked. 40s
- Satellite images show the RSF has created barriers preventing entry and exit from the city. 58s
- Artillery and drone attacks by the RSF have targeted civilian areas, resulting in numerous casualties. 1m 25s