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Sudan's El-Fasher Sealed Off: RSF's Control Grows

8/30/2025

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An earthen wall is being constructed around el-Fasher, Sudan, to restrict residents, according to Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab.
Since May, over 31 km of berms have been built, worsening the city's siege.
The RSF's actions have caused numerous civilian casualties, including a recent hospital attack.
Completion of the wall may allow RSF control over western Darfur, raising partitioning concerns for Sudan.

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Story summary

An earthen wall is being constructed around el-Fasher, Sudan, to restrict residents, according to Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab.
Since May, over 31 km of berms have been built, worsening the city's siege.
The RSF's actions have caused numerous civilian casualties, including a recent hospital attack.
Completion of the wall may allow RSF control over western Darfur, raising partitioning concerns for Sudan.