News|Sudan warSudan’s el-Fasher ‘a crime scene’ after RSF takeover: UN aid chiefTom Fletcher says those responsible for deliberate attacks on civilians in western Darfur region must face justice.

Sudan’s el-Fasher has been transformed into a “crime scene”, the United Nations’ aid chief says, as the UN pushes for access to the city after it fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last month.

In a social media post on Wednesday, Tom Fletcher – who recently wrapped up a visit to Sudan – described the western Darfur region as “an absolute horror show”.

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“I’ve had a week inside Darfur, which is now the epicentre of human suffering in the world,” Fletcher said in a video.

“El-Fasher, based on the testimonies I heard from many survivors, is basically a crime scene. The deliberate attacks on civilians – and I heard so many stories of these – must stop and we want those who commit these crimes to face justice.”

We have a moment of opportunity if the world is ready to seize it.

Civilians must be protected. Access must be expanded. Flow of arms must be limited.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.