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Sudan’s el-Fasher a ‘Crime Scene’ After RSF Takeover: UN Aid Chief
The United Nations’ top aid official, Martin Griffiths, has declared Sudan’s el-Fasher a “crime scene” following its violent seizure by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The paramilitary group, accused of widespread atrocities, has left a trail of destruction, mass displacement, and alleged ethnic cleansing in Darfur’s last major city. The UN’s dire warning highlights Sudan’s escalating humanitarian catastrophe, where millions face starvation and unchecked violence.
El-Fasher Under Attack: A Once-Safe Haven Now a Warzone
El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, was previously a critical hub for aid operations and a refuge for civilians fleeing violence. However, the RSF’s assault has transformed the city into a battleground marked by:
- Indiscriminate shelling and mass executions
- Systematic looting of homes, markets, and aid warehouses
- Targeted attacks on non-Arab communities
Eyewitnesses report streets “littered with bodies,” with one resident telling NextMinuteNews: “No one is safe here—RSF fighters shoot anyone who resists.”
UN’s Urgent Warning: Famine and Collapsing Healthcare
UN Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths stated: “El-Fasher is a crime scene. The brutality is beyond comprehension.” The crisis has left:
- 700,000+ people in el-Fasher needing urgent aid
- Hospitals bombed, medical supplies depleted
- Almost no access to food or clean water
Aid agencies warn that without intervention, famine could engulf Darfur within weeks.
Sudan’s Expanding Humanitarian Disaster
Since conflict erupted in April 2023 between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the toll has been catastrophic:
- 15,000+ killed
- 10+ million displaced (world’s largest crisis)
- Chad and South Sudan overwhelmed by refugees
The RSF’s capture of el-Fasher raises fears of further ethnic violence, echoing the Darfur genocide of the 2000s.
Global Response Falls Short
Despite condemnation, international action has been ineffective:
- UN Security Council remains divided on sanctions
- ICC urged to investigate RSF atrocities
- Aid groups demand unrestricted humanitarian access
Amnesty International warns: “This is a campaign of terror—accountability is essential.”
What Comes Next for Sudan?
With el-Fasher under RSF control, concerns grow over expanded operations in Darfur. Civilians, many survivors of past genocides, face impossible choices as Sudan nears total collapse.
Will the world act before it’s too late?
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By [Your Name], Senior Correspondent, NextMinuteNews
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