Sudan’s RSF storms el-Fasher after UAE shuts down talks on city

Middle East EyeCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Mohammed AminOctober 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM

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Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed el-Fasher, North Darfur, following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations in Washington. The UAE, a key RSF patron, refused to address the situation in el-Fasher during talks. RSF fighters seized an army base and caused defenses to collapse, with reports of ongoing fighting and potential widespread abuses. Military sources and local fighters indicated that while some defenders have withdrawn, fighting continues in parts of the city. The assault occurred after two years of conflict, during which el-Fasher has been under siege for over 500 days, with civilians trapped and facing severe hardships.

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