RSF Intensifies Siege, Displaces Thousands in El Fasher, Sudan

Sudan continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis amid escalating conflict and natural disasters. In Darfur, intense clashes and shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have displaced over a thousand households in Al Fasher, with the city under siege and daily artillery attacks causing numerous civilian casualties and widespread destruction. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) maintain control over the capital Khartoum and eastern regions, while the RSF dominates much of western Darfur and Kordofan, intensifying efforts to capture El Fasher, which remains a critical strategic point. Air strikes, attributed to both the Sudanese army and paramilitaries, have killed at least 19 people, further exacerbating the already dire situation. Concurrently, flooding in northern and eastern Sudan, including the Nile River and Kassala states, has resulted in deaths, injuries, and substantial damage to homes and infrastructure, compounding the population's suffering amid the ongoing conflict. Humanitarian organizations continue to monitor the situation closely, providing updates on displacement, health risks, and urgent needs across the affected regions.