El-Obeid Under Siege: RSF Clampdown Sparks Fears of Repeat of El-Fasher Conflict in Sudan
Sudan's city of el-Obeid is under siege by the RSF, with half a million people trapped in the city as the paramilitary group tries to enforce its dominance. The situation has drawn comparisons to last year's el-Fasher conflict.
The city of el-Obeid in Sudan's North Kordofan state is under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, trapping over half a million civilians and raising concerns that it could be the next el-Fasher, a flashpoint town that sparked violent protests last year. The RSF has been trying to enforce its dominance in the area, leading to widespread human rights abuses and displacement. The situation is causing widespread fear and uncertainty among the city's residents, who are struggling to access basic necessities like food and medicine. The crisis has drawn international attention and concern from regional and global leaders.
