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El Fasher Faces Starvation Amid 17-Month Siege

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

El Fasher, North Darfur, endures a 17-month siege with attrition and starvation tactics by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Checkpoints and ambushes block escape for men and boys of fighting age.
No formal aid has reached the city; the last hospital operates under dire conditions.
Food scarcity drives exorbitant prices, making basic commodities unaffordable as shelling and drones heighten danger.

History

Historical Context

The Siege of El Fasher in 2024 is a continuation of the humanitarian crisis that began during the Darfur conflict in 2004, which resulted in over 300,000 deaths and millions displaced. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified attacks on civilian areas, exacerbating the dire conditions for the population and highlighting the urgent need for international intervention to ensure humanitarian access and protect civilians.

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Story summary

El Fasher, North Darfur, endures a 17-month siege with attrition and starvation tactics by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Checkpoints and ambushes block escape for men and boys of fighting age.
No formal aid has reached the city; the last hospital operates under dire conditions.
Food scarcity drives exorbitant prices, making basic commodities unaffordable as shelling and drones heighten danger.

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