Sudan's Army Withdraws from El-Fasher Amid Fears of RSF Atrocities
A shocking development in the ongoing conflict in Darfur, Sudan, saw the army chief announce a withdrawal of troops from their last stronghold, el-Fasher. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of the city, leaving over 250,000 people - half of them children - under the control of the paramilitary group.
As reports pour in, aid groups describe chaotic scenes, including killings, arrests, and attacks on hospitals. The RSF has been accused of widespread human rights abuses, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeling the situation a "terrible escalation in the conflict" that is "unbearable".
The RSF's actions have been met with outrage from humanitarian organizations, who report summary executions, ethnic killings, and arbitrary detentions. Volker Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, warns of an escalating risk of further atrocities.
The situation on the ground is dire, with footage showing RSF fighters celebrating in el-Fasher while others are detained or killed. The Sudan Doctor Network has reported dozens of deaths, including a local journalist who was among those detained by the RSF.
The Darfur Network for Human Rights describes the RSF's actions as "systematic targeting" and warns of potential war crimes. The situation is eerily reminiscent of past atrocities committed by the Janjaweed militia during the Darfur conflict in the 2000s.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community has been urged to take action, with some calling for the RSF to be classified as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, aid organizations are struggling to reach those affected, with Mathilde Vu of the Norwegian Refugee Council stating that civilians in el-Fasher are in grave danger and "no one is safe".
The withdrawal of Sudan's army from el-Fasher raises concerns about the stability of the country, which has been plagued by conflict for over a decade. With the latest war having claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced over 12 million people, it remains to be seen what the future holds for this embattled nation.
The International Criminal Court is investigating alleged war crimes, while the UN continues to sound the alarm about the escalating situation in Darfur. As the world watches with bated breath, one thing is clear: the people of el-Fasher and Sudan as a whole need urgent attention and support to prevent further suffering.
A shocking development in the ongoing conflict in Darfur, Sudan, saw the army chief announce a withdrawal of troops from their last stronghold, el-Fasher. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of the city, leaving over 250,000 people - half of them children - under the control of the paramilitary group.
As reports pour in, aid groups describe chaotic scenes, including killings, arrests, and attacks on hospitals. The RSF has been accused of widespread human rights abuses, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeling the situation a "terrible escalation in the conflict" that is "unbearable".
The RSF's actions have been met with outrage from humanitarian organizations, who report summary executions, ethnic killings, and arbitrary detentions. Volker Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, warns of an escalating risk of further atrocities.
The situation on the ground is dire, with footage showing RSF fighters celebrating in el-Fasher while others are detained or killed. The Sudan Doctor Network has reported dozens of deaths, including a local journalist who was among those detained by the RSF.
The Darfur Network for Human Rights describes the RSF's actions as "systematic targeting" and warns of potential war crimes. The situation is eerily reminiscent of past atrocities committed by the Janjaweed militia during the Darfur conflict in the 2000s.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community has been urged to take action, with some calling for the RSF to be classified as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, aid organizations are struggling to reach those affected, with Mathilde Vu of the Norwegian Refugee Council stating that civilians in el-Fasher are in grave danger and "no one is safe".
The withdrawal of Sudan's army from el-Fasher raises concerns about the stability of the country, which has been plagued by conflict for over a decade. With the latest war having claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced over 12 million people, it remains to be seen what the future holds for this embattled nation.
The International Criminal Court is investigating alleged war crimes, while the UN continues to sound the alarm about the escalating situation in Darfur. As the world watches with bated breath, one thing is clear: the people of el-Fasher and Sudan as a whole need urgent attention and support to prevent further suffering.
it's like, the RSF is just running amok & no one's doing anything about it 
the situation's so dire with all these reports of killings, arrests, & attacks on hospitals... it's just heartbreaking. and now they're celebrating in el-fasher while others are detained or killed? 
what kind of 'celebration' is that supposed to be? 
i'm literally shaking thinking about all the people caught up in this mess... 250k+ ppl, half of them kids, living under paramilitary control. it's just so bleak 
this is getting crazy!!! The RSF taking over el-Fasher and just doing whatever they want is wild. Like, what even happened to the army? Did they just ghost on their own people? 
I'm low-key worried about the 250k ppl under control of these paramilitary thugs... is anyone gonna help them? 
The UN is trying but it's like they're speaking one language and the world is all "huh?" What's next? Are we just gonna sit here while more people get killed or arrested? 
It's like, where's the accountability? 
i mean what's happening to all those kids? The UN is like "terrible escalation" but what can they do? the ICc needs to step up and do something already 
and aid groups are struggling to reach those in need 
it's so frustrating that no one seems to be safe rn 
we gotta keep an eye on it tho & make sure those affected get the help they need 
i mean what even is the point of having human rights orgs if they're not gonna do anything? 
meanwhile, those poor civilians in el-fasher are literally living in hell 
. but what's the point if we just keep sending reports and not any actual help?
? It's like, how many times do we need to see human rights abuses before something is done? The situation on the ground sounds absolutely horrific - I can only imagine what those kids must be going through 
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. If we don't, who will? It's heartbreaking to think about all the lives lost and families torn apart over the years.
. We need to take action now, or risk facing a world where these atrocities become the norm 
with 250k ppl trapped under their control, it's like they're being held hostage 
it's a total mess. 
. aid organizations are doing the best they can, but it's just not enough 
. can't let another genocade happen 
But seriously, 250k people trapped under RSF control? That's insane 
need more info on what's happening on ground. also, mathilde vu says civilians in el-Fasher r in grave danger, 1st time heard of aid orgs strugglin to reach affected areas. 
can't just sit back & watch ppl suffer, needs more than just alarm bells. 
my friend's cousin lives in khartoum and he's been saying some pretty bad things about the srf but i don't think they're actually doing much to help the people out there