In Sudan, the worst humanitarian crisis with over 150,000 dead, millions displaced and famine. The conflict, started in 2019 with protests against the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir, escalated into a civil war between the Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The situation worsens with atrocities in Darfur and the lack of global response.
The fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) challenges the Washington consensus with Cairo, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to end suffering in Sudan. Both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) obstruct humanitarian aid, denying access and attacking activists. The RSF loots supplies and kills humanitarian workers, while the SAF launches airstrikes on civilians. The international community, led by the US, seeks a solution, but humanitarian funding is scarce.
The fall of El Fasher marks a turning point in the war in Sudan, with concern for civilians trapped. The United Nations calls for a ceasefire amid reports of ethnic violence and blockades. The city’s capture by paramilitaries could change the course of the civil war, which has left tens of thousands dead and millions displaced.
