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UN Urges Protection for Hundreds of Thousands as RSF Takes El-Fasher Control
UN urges protection and safe passage for hundreds of thousands of civilians in Sudan's el-Fasher amid RSF control, raising concerns for their safety.
The United Nations has made an urgent call for the protection and safe passage of hundreds of thousands of civilians in Sudan's el-Fasher as fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group claim control of the region, raising concerns for their safety amid escalating tensions. The RSF takeover has sparked fears of human rights abuses and displacement among local populations. The UN is urging all parties to exercise restraint and allow humanitarian access to ensure the well-being of those affected. The situation in el-Fasher remains volatile, with ongoing clashes between government forces and the RSF.
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