El Fasher Battles Lead to Thousands of Deaths, Displacement in Sudan

Fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, has escalated, leading to significant civilian casualties and displacement. Recent estimates suggest that over 61,000 people have died in Khartoum State alone during the 14 months of conflict, with local sources indicating that the Rapid Support Forces have intensified their attacks on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State. A report from the Sudan Research Group at University College London highlights that the actual death toll may be much higher than the figures reported by the UN, with approximately 26,000 individuals killed or seriously injured due to the ongoing violence. The report also emphasizes that hunger and disease are now major contributors to the rising death toll in Sudan. The situation in El Fasher has been dire, with heavy artillery bombardments reported and ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, resulting in the displacement of around 140,000 people.