UN Reports 89 Killed in RSF Attacks El Fasher, Darfur

The United Nations reported that at least 89 civilians were killed in brutal attacks by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher and the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp over a 10-day period in August. Among the victims, 16 were summarily executed, with many from African tribes such as the Zaghawa and Berti, highlighting ethnically motivated violence and grave violations of international humanitarian law. The RSF, a paramilitary group linked to the notorious Janjaweed militias, has been fighting the Sudanese army since April 2023 and has imposed a blockade on El Fasher, exacerbating humanitarian crises, including severe food shortages and health service gaps. The World Health Organization warned of a worsening humanitarian situation, citing malnutrition and a widespread cholera outbreak affecting all 18 states in Sudan, with over 48,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths recorded. The UN called for an immediate end to the attacks amidst growing international concern over the escalating conflict and its impact on civilians. These developments underscore the ongoing violence and humanitarian emergency in Sudan's Darfur region.