A new wave of mass casualties and displacement of civilians is occurring in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, amid intensified conflict. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue heavy shelling. Targets include the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people on Wednesday, leading to numerous civilian casualties.
A new wave of mass casualties and displacement of civilians is occurring in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, amid intensified conflict. The Rapid Support Forces continue heavy shelling. Targets include the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people on Wednesday, leading to numerous civilian casualties. The Sudan ese Armed Forces have responded by more bombing, placing civilians at greater risk.
"The situation has become unbearable with the ongoing battles and continuous bombing and shelling," the resident said."We are all living in a state of terror and fear of being hit by shells." About 2.8 million people live in El Fasher, including 800,000 displaced people. Those who can flee the intensified battles are leaving, while others are trapped between the warring parties.
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