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UN Declares El-Fasher a Crime Scene Amid Atrocities

12/31/2025

Summary

Story summary

The United Nations described el-Fasher in Sudan, recently taken over by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as a crime scene after mass atrocities.
UN officials found few survivors on their first visit since the takeover, as many residents fled.
Over 100,000 people have been displaced since October, with reports of ethnic killings and detentions.
UNICEF reports unprecedented child malnutrition in North Darfur, with over half of Um Baru's screened children acutely malnourished.

History

Historical Context

The Darfur conflict began in 2003, fueled by ethnic tensions and government oppression, leading to the deaths of approximately 300,000 people and the displacement of over 2.5 million. The Sudanese government, alongside the Janjaweed militia, was implicated in widespread atrocities. The ongoing civil war, which reignited in April 2023, has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with UNICEF reporting over 50% child malnutrition in affected areas.

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Story summary

The United Nations described el-Fasher in Sudan, recently taken over by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as a crime scene after mass atrocities.
UN officials found few survivors on their first visit since the takeover, as many residents fled.
Over 100,000 people have been displaced since October, with reports of ethnic killings and detentions.
UNICEF reports unprecedented child malnutrition in North Darfur, with over half of Um Baru's screened children acutely malnourished.

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