Friday, May 17, 2024

Violence Escalates in Sudan's North Darfur Region

 Aljazeera published on 17 May 2024 an article titled "'Hell on Earth' as Violence Escalates in Sudan's el-Fasher."

Violence is escalating in North Darfur region of Sudan as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias try to take the last stronghold in Darfur held by the Sudan Armed Forces.  The focus of the conflict is el-Fasher where more than 1.8 million residents and internally displaced people are encircled by the RSF and at imminent risk of famine.