U.S. Warns of Imminent Massacre in Sudan's El Fasher as Siege Intensifies
The U.S. and U.N. officials have urgently called for a cessation of hostilities and warned of a potential large-scale massacre in El Fasher, Sudan, amid escalating violence.
- El Fasher, a key city in Sudan's Darfur region, is surrounded by the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias, with U.S. officials warning of an imminent large-scale massacre.
- The U.S. has urged international actors to halt weapon supplies to Sudan's warring parties to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
- Reports indicate that both the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have engaged in indiscriminate attacks, endangering over 2 million civilians in El Fasher.
- Humanitarian access to El Fasher is severely restricted, exacerbating a dire situation with reports of widespread malnutrition and a lack of essential supplies.
- The U.N. and U.S. have called for immediate negotiations and a ceasefire, emphasizing the critical need to protect civilians and restore peace.
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