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Famine Declared as RSF Traps 180,000 in El Fasher

11/8/2025

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In El Fasher, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control, trapping about 180,000 people and cutting them off from aid.
The United Nations states around 80,000 people have fled.
A famine has been declared.
Starvation is reportedly used as a weapon of war.
The RSF has allegedly conducted mass graves to cover up atrocities.

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Story summary

In El Fasher, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control, trapping about 180,000 people and cutting them off from aid.
The United Nations states around 80,000 people have fled.
A famine has been declared.
Starvation is reportedly used as a weapon of war.
The RSF has allegedly conducted mass graves to cover up atrocities.