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El Fasher Faces Starvation Amid 17-Month Siege

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

El Fasher, North Darfur, endures a 17-month siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) marked by attrition and starvation.
Checkpoints and ambushes block escape for men and boys of fighting age.
The city lacks formal aid.
Hospitals are overwhelmed and must make life-or-death decisions.
Two kilos of millet cost $100 amid displacement over 10 million.

History

Historical Context

The Siege of El Fasher in 2004 was a pivotal event in the Darfur conflict, resulting in over 2 million people displaced due to violence and starvation. The ongoing violence by the Rapid Support Forces today echoes past atrocities, as civilians face targeted attacks and humanitarian aid remains blocked, perpetuating a cycle of suffering and underscoring the urgent need for international intervention.

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Story summary

El Fasher, North Darfur, endures a 17-month siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) marked by attrition and starvation.
Checkpoints and ambushes block escape for men and boys of fighting age.
The city lacks formal aid.
Hospitals are overwhelmed and must make life-or-death decisions.
Two kilos of millet cost $100 amid displacement over 10 million.

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