El Fasher Transforms Into a Scene of Mass Atrocities Amid RSF Control | AI News Digest
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, is now a hub of destruction following its recent seizure by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports suggest that as many as 150,000 residents may be missing amid the chaos. Satellite images have uncovered numerous mass graves and sites of incineration, pointing to a staggering death toll, with British lawmakers estimating at least 60,000 lives lost. The RSF's takeover on October 26 followed a lengthy siege that left the city in ruins, with shops deserted and livestock driven away. Access for humanitarian aid remains critically limited, as the RSF has not allowed United Nations officials to enter for aid distribution or to investigate the alleged atrocities. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to extensive displacement and a deepening humanitarian crisis, positioning El Fasher as a potential epicenter for war crimes.
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