Darfur’s besieged capital faces encroaching war

The city of El-Fasher in Darfur is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue their brutal civil war against the Sudanese military. The residents of El-Fasher are living in constant fear as the rumblings of war grow louder, with death becoming a normal occurrence in their daily lives.

The RSF, led by warlord Hemeti, has seized control of four out of five states in Darfur, leaving El-Fasher as one of the last remaining strongholds. The city’s ethnic diversity has made it a target for various armed groups, with the RSF particularly wary of rebels from the Zaghawa ethnic group who have allied themselves with the Sudanese army.

The ongoing conflict has displaced millions of people and pushed millions more into acute hunger, creating a humanitarian crisis on par with those in Yemen and Afghanistan. The city of El-Fasher has become a battleground, with frequent air strikes and clashes between the RSF and government-allied rebel groups.

Despite the destruction and chaos, the residents of El-Fasher continue to support the military, hoping for a resolution to the conflict. However, with tensions running high and the threat of further violence looming, the future of the city remains uncertain.

As the situation in El-Fasher deteriorates, the international community watches with growing concern, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict before more lives are lost. The fate of the city hangs in the balance, with the residents bracing themselves for what comes next in this devastating war.