Siege of El Fasher

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The Siege of El Fasher was the 30-month siege of the Sudanese city of El Fasher, North Darfur by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as part of the Sudanese civil war. It was preceded by a series of battles for control between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), during which the city became the last stronghold of the SAF in Darfur. In late October, after over 2 years of siege the city was overrun by the Rapid Support Forces which killed tens of thousands in the ensuing El Fasher massacre. The first battle for the city took place between 13 and 20 April 2023, and resulted in ceasefire that held until 12 May. Clashes broke out again between 12 and 29 May, and ended with a more stable ceasefire that lasted until August. By September, the city had become a haven for refugees across the region, without enough food and water. In February 2024, the United Nations mission completed its withdrawal from Sudan. From late 2024 to April 2025, the Rapid Support Forces launched attacks on Abu Shouk...

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