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Sudan's El Fasher Declared Uninhabitable Amid Atrocities

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

El Fasher, Sudan, has been declared "uninhabitable" due to a siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), affecting over 400,000 residents.
Continuous artillery and drone attacks have led to widespread home destruction, with 90% of fleeing households reporting damage and many facing violence.
The Sudanese military has initiated airdrops to aid defenders, but food scarcity persists, with 27.5% of children under 18 months acutely malnourished.
The Raoul Wallenberg Centre reports severe atrocities against children, including killings and forced recruitment, worsened by external support for the RSF, notably from the UAE.

History

Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, which escalated in 2023, follows decades of conflict, including the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) and the War in Darfur (2003-2020). By September 2023, over 4.1 million people were displaced due to ongoing violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, raising urgent concerns about humanitarian crises and the stability of Sudan.

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Story summary

El Fasher, Sudan, has been declared "uninhabitable" due to a siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), affecting over 400,000 residents.
Continuous artillery and drone attacks have led to widespread home destruction, with 90% of fleeing households reporting damage and many facing violence.
The Sudanese military has initiated airdrops to aid defenders, but food scarcity persists, with 27.5% of children under 18 months acutely malnourished.
The Raoul Wallenberg Centre reports severe atrocities against children, including killings and forced recruitment, worsened by external support for the RSF, notably from the UAE.

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