The battle for El Fasher: Why is it so crucial? BBC Africa
The Sudanese conflict has reached a critical point with fierce fighting erupting in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The RSF is aggressively trying to seize the city, which is the last major stronghold preventing them from controlling all of Darfur. As reports of mass killings, massive displacement, and a worsening humanitarian crisis emerge, the battle for El Fasher could have profound consequences for the future of Sudan. The key questions now are: what makes El Fasher so crucial, and what will happen if it falls into the hands of the RSF?
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