Sudan's army loses key city of el-Fasher
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Sudan's army admitted on Monday it had withdrawn from the strategic hub of El-Fasher, while the United Nations issued a stark warning over reports of "atrocities" by the paramilitary group now in control of the city.
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The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
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As the fight for control over Al Fasher intensifies, thousands are fleeing their homes. Many more are unable to leave the city and are terrified about what may come next. Throughout the conflict in Sudan, we have repeatedly seen violence against civilians spike whenever control shifts. This abhorrent pattern must stop.
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