El Fasher, Sudan — The Sudanese city of El Fasher in Darfur faces an escalating threat of invasion by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group that has been engaged in violent clashes across Sudan. Tensions in the region have surged as RSF forces advance closer to the city, heightening fears of further destabilization and humanitarian crisis.
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has become a key battleground in the ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army. The conflict has intensified since the April 2023 coup, with widespread violence, displacement, and attacks on civilians.
Local residents and aid organizations are expressing grave concern over the potential for an RSF-led assault, which could exacerbate the suffering of those already displaced by previous violence. The United Nations and international actors are closely monitoring the situation, urging all parties to seek a peaceful resolution and avoid further bloodshed.
