UN urges safe passage for civilians in war-torn Sudan city of El- Fasher
## Conflict Update: El Fasher Military Base Captured
Conflict Update: El Fasher Military Base Captured
On Monday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) assumed control of a vital military base in El Fasher, North Darfur's capital. This marks a significant event in the ongoing conflict in the region.
El Fasher was the final major stronghold of the Sudanese military in Darfur. Its capture has implications for the nation's territorial integrity and could lead to further regional fragmentation.
Civilian Displacement and Security Concerns
The United Nations reports over 26,000 new displacements from El Fasher due to the conflict. Denise Brown, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, has urged for safe passage for civilians wishing to leave the area. She emphasized the necessity for adherence to international humanitarian law and called for access to the affected regions for aid workers.
On Monday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) assumed control of a vital military base in El Fasher, North Darfur's capital.
Since the conflict's onset, more than 128 aid workers have lost their lives, necessitating security guarantees for ongoing relief operations.
Recent clashes have resulted in significant civilian casualties and the destruction of health facilities. The city faces widespread devastation, trapping hundreds of thousands without sufficient aid or safe evacuation routes, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
