Sudan Army Repels Attempted Assault by Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher
The Sudanese army repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, resulting in many RSF casualties. Violence has increased since mid-May, leading to a dire humanitarian crisis as millions remain displaced amid ongoing conflict.
The Sudanese army has successfully repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, as reported early Sunday. As fighting escalates in this key city of North Darfur, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) stated that dozens of RSF fighters were killed during the confrontations, along with the destruction of several armored vehicles.
El Fasher, which is the capital of North Darfur, has become a focal point for violence since mid-May, marking rebel advances against government forces. The RSF, an influential paramilitary group, has not provided any official comments regarding the recent assault.
In yet another troubling development, North Darfur Governor Al-Hafiz Bakhit disclosed that RSF shelling hit a shelter for displaced civilians, resulting in five fatalities and injuring around thirty more. The humanitarian situation remains desperate as the ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF worsens.
El Fasher is significant as the largest city in Darfur and notably the only state capital in the region still under government control. If captured, it could considerably benefit the RSF, which has made substantial gains since the outbreak of civil war in Sudan last year.
Since April of this year, a power struggle has pushed Sudan into a full-scale military engagement, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. The conflict has exacerbated an already critical humanitarian crisis in multiple regions throughout the country.
El Fasher remains at the eye of a conflict that has far-reaching implications for Sudan and its neighboring regions. The international community continues to monitor these developments closely, with hopes for a peaceful resolution seeming further away than ever.
The Sudanese army has fended off an assault from the RSF in El Fasher, a volatile region crucial to the ongoing civil conflict. With reports of heavy casualties for the RSF, the situation remains dire. The humanitarian crisis is compounding as ongoing power struggles trend toward devastating civilian impacts, and the fate of El Fasher becomes even more pivotal in the wider struggle for Sudan’s future.
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