Fighting in Sudan's El-Fasher Intensifies Amid RSF Victory Claim
A brutal battle for control over the strategic city of el-Fasher in North Darfur has taken a deadly turn, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claiming a significant victory after capturing a government-aligned military base. The paramilitary group announced its forces "managed to liberate the 6th Division" in the city, effectively breaking the back of the army and establishing full control over the key infrastructure.
While the RSF's statement hailed the takeover as a turning point on the path to building a new state that all Sudanese can participate in, experts caution against underestimating the complexity of the situation. The army had difficulty resupplying its soldiers at the base due to the prolonged siege, and military sources confirm that the forces were not present inside the base itself but rather withdrawn and rebased around the city.
This development could be a major blow to the Sudanese government's efforts to maintain control over the region, potentially paving the way for an RSF takeover of the entire Darfur area. The city's capture would also exacerbate existing humanitarian crises, including widespread starvation among 250,000 civilians still under siege.
Critics point to the RSF's history of human rights abuses and allegations of atrocities committed during its siege of el-Fasher. UN agencies have warned that thousands of children are on the brink of death due to lack of access to food and healthcare. Meanwhile, the United Nations-mandated mission has documented multiple crimes against humanity attributed to both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, concerns are growing about the potential for further escalation and ethnic violence. Activists have reported instances of robbery, sexual assault, and killings committed by RSF soldiers as civilians fled the city. The RSF's actions raise questions about their intentions and whether they truly intend to establish a new state that promotes freedom, peace, and justice.
The international community remains largely silent on the crisis in Sudan, with President Donald Trump's administration showing little interest in addressing the conflict. The United States has been focused on other regional issues, such as the Gaza ceasefire and its involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine. As a result, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral out of control.
With thousands of lives hanging in the balance, the international community must take notice and demand action to alleviate the suffering in Sudan. The ongoing conflict has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 12 million, and left 30 million in need of aid, making it one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
A brutal battle for control over the strategic city of el-Fasher in North Darfur has taken a deadly turn, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claiming a significant victory after capturing a government-aligned military base. The paramilitary group announced its forces "managed to liberate the 6th Division" in the city, effectively breaking the back of the army and establishing full control over the key infrastructure.
While the RSF's statement hailed the takeover as a turning point on the path to building a new state that all Sudanese can participate in, experts caution against underestimating the complexity of the situation. The army had difficulty resupplying its soldiers at the base due to the prolonged siege, and military sources confirm that the forces were not present inside the base itself but rather withdrawn and rebased around the city.
This development could be a major blow to the Sudanese government's efforts to maintain control over the region, potentially paving the way for an RSF takeover of the entire Darfur area. The city's capture would also exacerbate existing humanitarian crises, including widespread starvation among 250,000 civilians still under siege.
Critics point to the RSF's history of human rights abuses and allegations of atrocities committed during its siege of el-Fasher. UN agencies have warned that thousands of children are on the brink of death due to lack of access to food and healthcare. Meanwhile, the United Nations-mandated mission has documented multiple crimes against humanity attributed to both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, concerns are growing about the potential for further escalation and ethnic violence. Activists have reported instances of robbery, sexual assault, and killings committed by RSF soldiers as civilians fled the city. The RSF's actions raise questions about their intentions and whether they truly intend to establish a new state that promotes freedom, peace, and justice.
The international community remains largely silent on the crisis in Sudan, with President Donald Trump's administration showing little interest in addressing the conflict. The United States has been focused on other regional issues, such as the Gaza ceasefire and its involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine. As a result, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral out of control.
With thousands of lives hanging in the balance, the international community must take notice and demand action to alleviate the suffering in Sudan. The ongoing conflict has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 12 million, and left 30 million in need of aid, making it one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
the situation is getting out of control with all this fighting and human rights abuses...the rsf claiming victory but it's not like they're exactly angels or anything 
they've got a bad history of stuff like this. meanwhile the army and civilians are caught in the middle and it's just so sad for the 250k people still under siege 
how can anyone expect them to be okay with all this going on? the international community needs to step up and do something, like, sooner rather than later 
the us, uk, france...anyone who cares about human rights needs to take action or it's just gonna keep getting worse
this situation is getting crazier by the minute - first RSF takes a base in el-Fasher, now they're like "hey we're gonna build a new state" but I'm not buying it 
, those human rights abuses and atrocities can't be ignored. 250k civilians under siege? no food, no water, no healthcare... it's just devastating 
. We need to put our money where our mouth is and support Sudan now. The clock is ticking, and every minute counts 
Those civilians are already struggling to survive and now they're running out of food and healthcare. Like, thousands of kids are literally DYING due to lack of access to basic necessities 
It's heartbreaking.
The international community needs to step in ASAP and demand action. We can't just sit back and watch thousands of people suffer while we're over here thinking about our own problems 
It's time for some real leadership and compassion.
where are they? The US should be all over this like white on rice. They need to take responsibility for their inaction and make some noise about it 
250k people in need of help and nobody seems to care 
We can't just sit back and watch as people suffer. Something needs to change, and fast. 
and now the rsf has taken control of it. and what really bothers me is that we know they've committed some serious human rights abuses in the past, so why would anyone think they're going to be all heroic and peaceful now? 
and the ukraine war is still dominating the headlines. it's like the world has just given up on sudan and its people are left to suffer 
. Do we really trust them to establish a new state that promotes freedom and justice? I'm not buying it 
. Sudan needs help, but we need to help with more than just words – we need concrete actions and a willingness to hold those responsible accountable 
. We can't keep ignoring this crisis; it's time for us to take notice and demand change 
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The RSF thinks they've got the upper hand now that they've taken control of el-Fasher, but let's be real, they're just gonna stir up more chaos. I mean, human rights abuses? Check, atrocities committed? Uh-huh, no surprises there. It's like, how many times do we gotta see this stuff before we learn to pick our allies wisely? 
The humanitarian situation is dire, but you know what they say: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or in this case, when life gives you a war-torn country, send some aid and hope for the best? 
. It's not too much to ask for a bit of compassion and empathy towards humanity in general.