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Humanitarian Crisis in El Fasher: A 500-Day Siege
9/6/2025, 8:17:53 AM
Overview of the Siege
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has been under siege for over 500 days, resulting in severe humanitarian consequences for its residents, particularly women and girls. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to widespread starvation, violence, and a breakdown of essential services. The United Nations reports at least 125 civilian deaths in the past three weeks alone, with the actual toll likely higher. Since the civil war erupted in April 2023, more than 150,000 people have died, and over 12 million have been displaced, marking this as one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Systematic Violence and Starvation
Reports indicate that starvation and sexual violence are being used as weapons of war. Women and girls face extreme conditions, often surviving on animal feed and tree leaves. The UN Women report titled "Besie
