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RSF claims control of El Fasher as SAF calls it a tactical withdrawal

"Breaking: RSF claims full control of El Fasher, North Darfur, as SAF describes it as a tactical withdrawal. Discover the implications for the city's 260,000 residents amid a worsening humanitarian crisis."

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RSF claims control of El Fasher as SAF calls it a tactical withdrawal
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed full control of El Fasher, the last city in North Darfur held by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), following the seizure of the 6th Infantry Division headquarters. The SAF has characterized this development as a tactical withdrawal.

El Fasher, which has a population of approximately 260,000, is currently facing acute famine and significant risks of displacement among its residents.

This situation in El Fasher is part of ongoing conflicts in Sudan, which have led to widespread humanitarian concerns. For related coverage on international conflicts, see recent developments in Ukraine.