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El Fasher Seizure Triggers Mass Flight as UN Warns Civilians Trapped

Aid groups describe acute shortages in Tawila, with families arriving malnourished, wounded, terrified.

Overview

  • Since Oct. 26, at least 16,200 people have reached Tawila and IOM estimates roughly 82,000 fled El Fasher and nearby areas by Nov. 4.
  • WHO reports more than 450 people were killed in the attack on El Fasher’s Saudi Hospital, with survivors describing house‑to‑house killings and sexual violence.
  • UN rights chief Volker Türk says civilians remain trapped inside El Fasher and face grave risks on attempted escape routes.
  • RSF says it accepted a proposed humanitarian pause, while the army says any cease-fire requires RSF withdrawal from civilian areas and disarmament.
  • Fighting has expanded into North Kordofan, where a drone strike in el-Obeid killed at least 40 this week, and the army said it intercepted two more drones on Saturday.