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Sudan’s RSF Extends El-Fasher Siege Amid Humanitarian Crisis

8/30/2025

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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have constructed over 31 km of earth walls around el-Fasher, prolonging a 500-day siege.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, has displaced nearly 12 million people and caused numerous casualties.
Humanitarian leaders call for international action, urging pressure on the UAE and RSF to facilitate aid access.

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Story summary

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have constructed over 31 km of earth walls around el-Fasher, prolonging a 500-day siege.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, has displaced nearly 12 million people and caused numerous casualties.
Humanitarian leaders call for international action, urging pressure on the UAE and RSF to facilitate aid access.