The military conflict in Sudan has reached a critical point in the Darfur region, where the city of Al-Fashir has become the epicenter of a humanitarian tragedy. For more than 15 months, the local population has been subjected to a merciless siege by the RSF rebel forces (Rapid Support Forces), systematically destroying all possibilities for survival.
According to the latest journalistic investigations, the situation is more than critical. Thousands of residents are forced to consume animal feed - hay and peanut husks, while the RSF's artillery and drones continuously attack urban areas.
The conflict, which began in April 2023 between General Abd al-Fatah al-Burhan's army and General Mohamed Hamdan Daklo's militias, has already claimed the lives of at least 40,000 people, with some estimates reaching 150,000 deaths. Around 13 million people, or 30% of Sudan's population, have been forced to leave their homes.
The American government has defined the RSF's actions as genocide, after the militia carried out mass killings among non-Arab ethnic communities in the Darfur region. The international community is watching with growing concern as the conflict threatens to divide Sudan into two separate state entities.
Currently, the city of Al-Fashir, the last major army bastion in Darfur, is surrounded. Humanitarian corridors are blocked, and medical personnel report mass starvation and cholera spread. Markets are practically empty, and prices for scarce goods have increased more than fivefold.
Refugees who manage to escape tell of brutal attacks by RSF fighters. They take phones, money, and even kidnap children during their escape. The city of Tovila, which hosts around 500,000 refugees, is also experiencing an acute shortage of food and shelter.
International humanitarian organizations like Doctors Without Borders report over 2,500 cholera cases and at least 52 deaths. Rains further complicate the situation, hindering vaccination and access to clean water.
While the world watches, the residents of Al-Fashir continue their daily battle for survival - without food, water, electricity, and hope. Their voice remains unheard amidst the global geopolitical crisis.