Hundreds of thousands in Sudan trapped amid civil war fighting: UN

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaOctober 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM

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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped and facing dire conditions in El Fasher, North Darfur's capital, due to escalating fighting between armed groups. The city has been cut off for over a year, with residents experiencing shortages of food, healthcare, and safety. UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher called for an immediate ceasefire and safe passage for civilians attempting to flee the conflict zone. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of El Fasher, which was previously under government control, marking a significant shift in the ongoing civil war in Sudan.

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