Sudanese City Captured by Militia Group: Civilians Left to Suffer Under Brutal Conditions
The fall of El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, has left a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia group allied with Sudan's military government, stormed into the city on Sunday, killing civilians in their beds and leaving many more to fend for themselves.
Nawal Khalil, a 27-year-old nurse who was volunteering at El Fasher South hospital, witnessed firsthand the brutality of the RSF's attack. "They killed six wounded soldiers and civilians in their beds – some of them women," she said, her voice still shaking with emotion. "I don't know what happened to my other patients. I had to run when they stormed the hospital."
Khalil was also shot in the right foot and thigh during the attack and was forced to flee the city on foot, injured and without food or supplies. She was robbed of her phone and money, leaving her with nothing but the clothes on her back.
The RSF's actions have been condemned by various groups, including the Joint Forces, who are allied with Sudan's army. They claim that more than 2,000 civilians have been killed since the fall of El Fasher. The UN has also spoken out, stating that videos show "dozens of unarmed men being shot or lying dead, surrounded by RSF fighters".
The situation in El Fasher is dire, with thousands of civilians trapped by the RSF and allied militias in nearby towns. Many are former soldiers from the Sudanese army and other armed groups who had been fighting alongside the government. They are reportedly being held for ransom, with those who cannot pay facing detention and even torture.
The Sudan Liberation Army faction led by Abdul Wahid Mohamed al-Nur (SLA-AW) has taken control of Tawila, a town about 34 miles west of El Fasher. However, the RSF remains in control of Garney, south-west of El Fasher, where many civilians are being held captive.
The humanitarian situation is grave, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reporting a large influx of people to its clinic in Tawila hospital. "More than 1,000 people arrived [from El Fasher] at night on foot and in trucks, after an extremely dangerous journey," said MSF project coordinator Sylvain Penicaud. Many were in a state of great weakness suffering from malnutrition and dehydration.
As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, the international community is calling for action. The RSF's actions have been widely condemned, and it remains to be seen whether those responsible will be held accountable for their crimes.
The fall of El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, has left a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia group allied with Sudan's military government, stormed into the city on Sunday, killing civilians in their beds and leaving many more to fend for themselves.
Nawal Khalil, a 27-year-old nurse who was volunteering at El Fasher South hospital, witnessed firsthand the brutality of the RSF's attack. "They killed six wounded soldiers and civilians in their beds – some of them women," she said, her voice still shaking with emotion. "I don't know what happened to my other patients. I had to run when they stormed the hospital."
Khalil was also shot in the right foot and thigh during the attack and was forced to flee the city on foot, injured and without food or supplies. She was robbed of her phone and money, leaving her with nothing but the clothes on her back.
The RSF's actions have been condemned by various groups, including the Joint Forces, who are allied with Sudan's army. They claim that more than 2,000 civilians have been killed since the fall of El Fasher. The UN has also spoken out, stating that videos show "dozens of unarmed men being shot or lying dead, surrounded by RSF fighters".
The situation in El Fasher is dire, with thousands of civilians trapped by the RSF and allied militias in nearby towns. Many are former soldiers from the Sudanese army and other armed groups who had been fighting alongside the government. They are reportedly being held for ransom, with those who cannot pay facing detention and even torture.
The Sudan Liberation Army faction led by Abdul Wahid Mohamed al-Nur (SLA-AW) has taken control of Tawila, a town about 34 miles west of El Fasher. However, the RSF remains in control of Garney, south-west of El Fasher, where many civilians are being held captive.
The humanitarian situation is grave, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reporting a large influx of people to its clinic in Tawila hospital. "More than 1,000 people arrived [from El Fasher] at night on foot and in trucks, after an extremely dangerous journey," said MSF project coordinator Sylvain Penicaud. Many were in a state of great weakness suffering from malnutrition and dehydration.
As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, the international community is calling for action. The RSF's actions have been widely condemned, and it remains to be seen whether those responsible will be held accountable for their crimes.
just saw some crazy stuff on news about el fasher city in sudan 
rapid support forces (rsf) just stormed the place and now thousands of civilians are trapped 
many were killed or wounded, including a nurse who lost her phone and money 
it's like something out of a horror movie 
and we need to take action ASAP 
to help those trapped in el fasher 
It's like something out of a bad movie, but unfortunately, it's all too real.
That's just heartbreaking. And the fact that they're being held hostage for ransom is just disgusting. It's like they're being treated like hostages in a real-life video game! 
nawal khalil's story is literally heartbreaking she deserves our support & protection 
the international community needs to step up & demand justice for these ppl 
we need to raise awareness about what's happening in sudan so more ppl can see the reality on the ground 
Nawal Khalil's story is just heartbreaking - can you even imagine being shot in the foot and thigh and then left to fend for yourself with nothing but the clothes on your back? 
It's just so devastating to think that thousands of civilians are trapped and being held captive by these groups, including former soldiers who were fighting alongside the government. And it gets worse - they're even holding people for ransom and torturing those who can't pay 
This is what happens when you let greed and power take over, people. It's just disgusting and inhumane. I don't know how much more of this world we can take before we reach our breaking point 
. The images of unarmed men being shot and lying dead are just devastating. What's even more disturbing is that some of these civilians are former soldiers who had fought alongside the government. They're now being held for ransom, facing detention and torture – it's a classic case of collective punishment