Archive · 1 Sep 2025
El-Fasher Under Siege: RSF Offensive Kills, Injures Civilians
Imagine a city called El-Fasher in Sudan.
Right now, it's like a war zone.
The Rapid Support Forces, a group of fighters, are attacking the city.
They're using bombs and guns, and sadly, many people have been hurt or killed.
The RSF wants to take over El-Fasher.
The city has been surrounded for a long time, and people don't have enough food or water.
Some people are so desperate they are trying to escape, but it's very dangerous.
Sadly, there are concerns that the people in El-Fasher could face the same violence as another group of people in the region.
The RSF launched its fiercest offensive on El-Fasher, a city in Sudan.
At least seven people were killed and 71 wounded in the attacks.
El-Fasher is the last major stronghold of the Sudanese army in Darfur.
The RSF has been besieging the city for over a year, causing severe shortages of water and food.
Experts warn of potential atrocities against the non-Arab Zaghawa tribe.
- Who
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and civilians
- What
- The RSF launched a heavy offensive on El-Fasher, resulting in civilian casualties.
- When
- Recently, with the heaviest assault reported on Sunday.
- Where
- El-Fasher, Darfur, Sudan
- Why
- The RSF aims to control the city, the last major urban stronghold of the Sudanese army in Darfur.
RSF Stance
Sudanese Army and Allies
Control of El-Fasher
RSF Stance
The RSF seeks to fully control the region and is actively attacking El-Fasher.
Sudanese Army and Allies
The Sudanese army, supported by allied militias, is defending El-Fasher against the RSF.
Treatment of Civilians
RSF Stance
The RSF has been accused of war crimes, including genocide and systematic looting.
Sudanese Army and Allies
The Sudanese army and its allies are defending El-Fasher. The army is also accused of war crimes.
- Casualties
- At least 7 killed, 71 wounded
- Location
- El-Fasher, Darfur, Sudan
- Perpetrator
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- Affected
- Civilians in El-Fasher
- RSF Objective
- To seize control of the city
- Siege Duration
- Over a year