RSF militia captures El-Faschir, last major city in Darfur

welt.de (German)

The Sudanese army has withdrawn from El-Faschir, confirming the fall of the last major city in Darfur to the RSF militia. The RSF now controls most of western Sudan. Experts fear this marks a turning point, potentially dividing the country and leading to reprisals against civilians. The conflict, which began in April 2023 after a power struggle between the army and RSF, has caused widespread displacement and alleged atrocities.


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