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Story summary
- The Sudanese military retreated from El Fasher, surrendering Darfur's last major stronghold to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- The RSF now controls all Darfur, signaling a shift in civil war that began in April 2023, amid war-crimes accusations and reports that foreign powers are supplying arms.
- General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said the withdrawal aimed to protect civilians from further destruction.
- The UN warns of rising ethnic violence in the region.
