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RSF Seizes El-Fasher, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur

10/27/2025

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Summary

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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized el-Fasher, the last major city held by the Sudanese army in Darfur.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a “terrible escalation” in violence as humanitarian conditions worsen for the estimated 300,000 residents trapped in el-Fasher.
International calls for a ceasefire have intensified while the RSF and the army remain unyielding amid accusations of human rights violations.

History

Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, escalating since 2011, has roots in earlier conflicts, notably the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) and the Darfur crisis beginning in 2003. The 2011 independence of South Sudan intensified tensions, leading to violence in regions like South Kordofan. As of 2023, over 2 million people remain displaced, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises and power struggles.

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Story summary

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized el-Fasher, the last major city held by the Sudanese army in Darfur.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a “terrible escalation” in violence as humanitarian conditions worsen for the estimated 300,000 residents trapped in el-Fasher.
International calls for a ceasefire have intensified while the RSF and the army remain unyielding amid accusations of human rights violations.

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