Sudan's RSF says it seized control of Darfur's el-Fasher

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kalika Mehta | Louis Oelofse Reuters, AFPOctober 26, 2025 at 05:34 PM

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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed to have seized control of el-Fasher, capital of North Darfur state, from Sudanese army forces on October 26, 2025. This move consolidates RSF's control over all five Darfur state capitals and strengthens its parallel administration in the region. The conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army erupted in 2023 and has resulted in tens of thousands dead and nearly 12 million displaced. Approximately 260,000 civilians in el-Fasher are without aid or food, with UN agencies warning of an imminent risk to malnourished children's lives due to the collapse of health services. International efforts for a ceasefire have so far been unsuccessful.

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Zamzam camp 40% Sudanese army ×250% United Nations (UN) 60% Darfur region ×270% el-Fasher ×380% Sudan ×7100% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×6100%

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