Sudan’s El Fasher Under Siege: RSF Accused of Atrocities as International Response Falters
The city of El Fasher, Sudan, is facing a humanitarian catastrophe as fighting intensifies between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports of widespread killings, indiscriminate attacks, and a looming famine are emerging, prompting urgent calls for international intervention. The escalating violence is occurring amidst a concerning silence from the global community, emboldening the RSF and exacerbating the suffering of civilians.
The Crisis in El Fasher: A Deepening Humanitarian Disaster
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has become the epicenter of the conflict in Sudan. The city, already grappling with a fragile humanitarian situation, is now on the brink of collapse. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, have been steadily advancing, tightening their grip on the region. Recent reports, including harrowing accounts from residents and corroborated by satellite imagery, reveal the extent of the devastation. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported witnessing the aftermath of massacres from space, highlighting the scale of the violence. ‘They shot them all’: Aftermath of massacre can be seen from space.
The United Nations rights office has issued stark warnings about “unimaginable atrocities” being committed in El Fasher, detailing indiscriminate shelling and targeted killings. UN rights office warns of ‘unimaginable atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Fasher. A Sudanese envoy has accused the RSF of being “on a killing spree,” fueled by the perceived lack of accountability from the international community. Encouraged by world’s silence, RSF on a killing spree in El Fasher: Sudan envoy.
The conflict is not merely a military struggle; it’s a complex web of political and economic interests. The RSF’s origins lie in the Janjaweed militias, accused of widespread atrocities during the Darfur conflict in the early 2000s. Recent investigations, such as those conducted by Ayin network, reveal the RSF’s sophisticated network and the role of individuals like Abu Lulu in bolstering their operations. RSF and the making of Abu Lulu – Ayin network. The fighting has triggered a mass exodus from El Fasher, with civilians fleeing to neighboring Chad and other areas, exacerbating the regional refugee crisis.
The European Union has pledged an additional €1 million in aid to Sudan, but humanitarian organizations warn that this is insufficient to meet the growing needs. EU sends extra €1 million to Sudan as the Rapid Support Forces’ advance triggers exodus. What more can be done to protect civilians and prevent a further descent into chaos? How can the international community effectively pressure the warring parties to adhere to international humanitarian law?
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