Eyewitnesses describe the chaotic scenes unfolding as the Sudanese city of El Fasher fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sunday, leaving hundreds of civilians dead or injured. Those who managed to escape tell harrowing tales of violence and brutality as the RSF took control of the hospital where many were being treated.
The situation on the ground is dire, with over 1,000 people making a treacherous journey to the town of Tawila in North Darfur after fleeing El Fasher. Many are reported to have been shot or killed by the RSF, including women and children. The number of civilian casualties has risen to more than 2,000, according to the Joint Forces.
Those who survived the initial attack describe scenes of chaos and destruction, with RSF fighters storming the hospital and killing patients in their beds. Many were left injured, while others were forced to flee into the desert without food or water. Some were even detained by the RSF after being caught without ransoms, sparking fears of further violence.
The Sudan Liberation Army faction led by Abdul Wahid Mohamed al-Nur (SLA-AW) has deployed additional fighters around Tawila to protect those fleeing El Fasher and prevent clashes with the RSF. However, it's clear that many are still trapped in Garney, where thousands remain held captive by the RSF and allied militias.
The situation is being described as a humanitarian disaster, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reporting a large influx of people to its clinic in Tawila hospital. Many arrived in a state of extreme weakness, suffering from malnutrition and dehydration after an extremely dangerous journey.
The RSF has denied allegations of brutality, with the head of the force, Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, stating that any soldier or officer who had "violated the right of any person" would be held accountable. However, eyewitness accounts paint a different picture, one of widespread violence and disregard for human life.
As the situation continues to unfold, it's clear that the fall of El Fasher has sparked a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions. The international community must act quickly to address the scale of the suffering and ensure those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
The situation on the ground is dire, with over 1,000 people making a treacherous journey to the town of Tawila in North Darfur after fleeing El Fasher. Many are reported to have been shot or killed by the RSF, including women and children. The number of civilian casualties has risen to more than 2,000, according to the Joint Forces.
Those who survived the initial attack describe scenes of chaos and destruction, with RSF fighters storming the hospital and killing patients in their beds. Many were left injured, while others were forced to flee into the desert without food or water. Some were even detained by the RSF after being caught without ransoms, sparking fears of further violence.
The Sudan Liberation Army faction led by Abdul Wahid Mohamed al-Nur (SLA-AW) has deployed additional fighters around Tawila to protect those fleeing El Fasher and prevent clashes with the RSF. However, it's clear that many are still trapped in Garney, where thousands remain held captive by the RSF and allied militias.
The situation is being described as a humanitarian disaster, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reporting a large influx of people to its clinic in Tawila hospital. Many arrived in a state of extreme weakness, suffering from malnutrition and dehydration after an extremely dangerous journey.
The RSF has denied allegations of brutality, with the head of the force, Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, stating that any soldier or officer who had "violated the right of any person" would be held accountable. However, eyewitness accounts paint a different picture, one of widespread violence and disregard for human life.
As the situation continues to unfold, it's clear that the fall of El Fasher has sparked a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions. The international community must act quickly to address the scale of the suffering and ensure those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
Sudan is literally burning right now. I'm still trying to process what's happening. Thousands dead, injured or missing... it's just heartbreaking. The images of the hospital being stormed and patients being killed in their beds are just too much to handle. And now people are stuck in the desert with no food or water? It's a humanitarian disaster of epic proportions. The RSF is denying any wrongdoing but eyewitnesses are saying otherwise. We need to see some serious action from the international community ASAP 
! Sudanese city of El Fasher just got taken over by RSF and it's like a nightmare come true 
. Those civilians, especially women & kids, are innocent lives being lost in such brutal ways 
. Can't believe the RSF is denying these allegations 
. We need to hold them accountable for their actions ASAP 
. It's a full-blown humanitarian disaster over there, with 2k+ civilian casualties reported so far 
. MSF is doing its best, but we can't just sit back and watch this unfold 
#JusticeForSudan #HumanitarianCrisis #RSFAccountability
hundreds of people dead or injured and thousands more trapped in Garney with no food or water for days I mean how are you supposed to react when your hospital gets stormed by armed fighters? 
. it's clear to me that there's more going on here than meets the eye... maybe even some sort of covert operation to control the flow of refugees? idk, but something fishy is definitely going on...
The thought of hospitals being stormed and patients being killed in their beds is just heartbreaking. We need to do everything we can to support those affected and get to the truth about what's really going on there. It's clear that this isn't just a military conflict, it's a full-blown humanitarian disaster 
can't even imagine how scary it must've been for them to witness their hospital getting stormed & patients being killed in their beds 
. The situation on the ground is dire and I just hope that someone will come forward to help these people ASAP. It's just not right that they're being held captive by the RSF... where are the leaders of this world when we need them? 
but gotta. I feel for the civilians who got caught up in this mess, many are still stuck in Garney with no end in sight 
this is getting crazy in sudan... like what even is going on there? 
it's a humanitarian disaster on a massive scale. 
and what's up w/ all the killings? 
women & kids shouldn't have to go through this... it's just heartbreaking 
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. It's time for us to take action and make sure these people get the help they need 
.
. I swear, it sounds weird, but trust me, it works! Anyway, back to Sudan... I mean, have you guys ever tried making those crispy garlic bits from scratch? It's actually not that hard 
. Oh, and I was thinking we should totally start a recipe exchange thread on this site... what do you think? 
we need 2 take action ASAP or its gonna b a total disaster. 
. Should be an investigation or something, don't wanna see more innocent people get hurt 
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