El Fasher's Tragedy: Rsf's Control Leaves City in Dire State | AI News Digest
Sources within the industry report that the city of El Fasher in Sudan has been left in ruins following its capture by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with estimates suggesting that as many as 150,000 residents are missing. Satellite images depict a harrowing landscape, with numerous corpses lining the streets, indicating a deliberate attempt to mask the scale of the violence. British officials have been alerted to the possibility that the death toll could surpass 60,000. Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations and UN investigators remain unable to access the city. The actions of the RSF have sparked concerns over potential war crimes, as the humanitarian situation worsens, with reports of famine and malnutrition affecting those who have managed to flee. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to widespread displacement and tragic loss of life, presenting a dire humanitarian crisis.
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