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High-ranking UN officials have warned about the grave situation facing the city of El Fasher in North Darfur, following its recent takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. This event, the result of a siege that has lasted for 500 days, has plunged the region into a state described as an “even darker hell.” Violence has erupted, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee on foot, as horrific reports of mass executions, rapes, and starvation emerge.
At a recent UN Security Council meeting, the top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, emphasized that atrocities are occurring with complete impunity. “We cannot hear the screams, but while we sit here today, the horror continues,” he stated.
The capture of El Fasher, which had been a significant stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the region, has unleashed a concerning surge in violence. Reports indicate that RSF fighters have begun entering citizens’ homes, perpetrating indiscriminate executions. Among the victims, nearly 500 patients and their escorts were reported to have been killed at the Saudi Maternity Hospital.
Civilian displacements continue against a backdrop of terror and starvation, with families facing extortion and assaults as they try to escape the violence. Martha Pobee, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Africa, highlighted that the implications of the fall of El Fasher mark a clear shift in security dynamics in the region.
The conflict has also intensified in Kordofan, where the RSF has taken control of the city of Bara, and airstrikes from both sides have expanded to new areas. This has amplified tensions and the risk of mass atrocities and ethnic violence, a phenomenon already manifesting with a concerning increase in documented cases of killings and ethnic reprisals.
Since the conflict began in April 2023, following a power struggle between the SAF and the RSF, Sudan has witnessed a cycle of ethnic violence and mass displacements. More than four million people have fled to neighboring countries, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in a region already facing extreme vulnerability.
Within Sudan, more than 24 million people are experiencing food insecurity, and many are moving towards Tawila, where humanitarian organizations report alarming levels of malnutrition and trauma. Fletcher urged the international community to act urgently to stop the atrocities and facilitate humanitarian access, underscoring the need to curb the arms supply fueling this conflict. The urgency of the moment is evident, and the images emerging from El Fasher serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing horror.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
