Sudan's el-Fasher: Civilians suffer in 'terrible escalation'

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Timothy Jones AFP, dpaOctober 27, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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Civilians in el-Fasher, Sudan's Darfur region, are suffering from starvation and violence as fighting intensifies between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army. The RSF claims to have taken full control of el-Fasher, the last major government-held city in the region. UN officials estimate that around 300,000 people are trapped in dire conditions without access to food or healthcare. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation as a "terrible escalation" and called for an immediate ceasefire. He also urged foreign actors to stop fueling the conflict. The ongoing civil war began in April 2023, and the capture of el-Fasher marks a potential turning point.

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Tom Fletcher 40% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×250% United Nations ×460% Antonio Guterres 70% Darfur ×380% Sudan ×490% el-Fasher ×6100%

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