Sudan: Under siege, El Fasher teeters on the brink of famine

The ongoing year-long war in Sudan continues to spread across the country, and now El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, is surrounded by armed fighters amid the systematic burning of entire villages, escalating air strikes and blocked aid deliveries.

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Sudan: Under siege, El Fasher teeters on the brink of famine
Sudan: Deteriorating situation in El Fasher, health system collapsing nationwide

Sudan: Deteriorating situation in El Fasher, health system collapsing nationwide

24 May 2024

The humanitarian situation for some 800,000 civilians in El Fasher, Sudan, and surrounding areas in North Darfur continues to deteriorate amid ongoing clashes between rival military forces, the UN reported on Friday. 

Security Council demands end to siege of El Fasher in Sudan

Security Council demands end to siege of El Fasher in Sudan

13 Jun 2024

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls for the paramilitary Rapid Security Forces (RSF) in Sudan to halt their siege on El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state. 

Sudan: ‘Children should be safe everywhere’, says UNICEF, as fears grow for El Fasher

Sudan: ‘Children should be safe everywhere’, says UNICEF, as fears grow for El Fasher

07 Oct 2024

The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, voiced deep concern on Monday over the siege of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur, where continued clashes are putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the region at risk.