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Over 60,000 Flee Sudan’s el-Fasher as RSF Seizes City; UN Reports Atrocities and Severe Malnutrition

More than 60,000 residents have fled the Sudanese city of el-Fasher following its takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the weekend, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun confirmed that displaced families are moving west towards Tawila, approximately 80km from el-Fasher, escaping what many describe as extreme violence and brutality.

> “They are narrating horrendous stories of atrocities, including rape. Every child is suffering from malnutrition, and we are struggling to provide enough shelter and food,” Byun said.

El-Fasher, once the Sudanese army’s final stronghold in western Darfur, had been under siege for 18 months, a period marked by bombardments, starvation and restricted humanitarian access. The UN estimates that over 150,000 civilians are still trapped inside the city with limited access to food, medical care, and safe shelter.

Reports of Mass Killings

Human rights observers have reported mass executions and other crimes against humanity during the RSF’s advance. Although the RSF denies targeting non-Arab ethnic groups, concerns of ethnic cleansing continue to mount.

One RSF fighter identified as Abu Lulu has reportedly been detained after being connected to multiple summary executions. RSF-released footage shows his arrest, while TikTok has banned an account linked to him following outrage from Sudanese users and international activists.

Humanitarian Emergency Deepens

Aid groups warn that the region is at risk of famine, with children facing acute malnutrition and thousands lacking shelter, medical aid, and clean water.

The conflict in Sudan—now nearing its second year—continues to draw condemnation, but international intervention remains limited.