In the besieged city of el-Fasher, Sudan, civilians are confronting an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces escalates. A local activist sent rare video footage showcasing the heartbreaking scenario as families recount the desperate hunger they face. "Our children are dying before our eyes," lamented a mother, highlighting the catastrophic situation where parched lands offer little hope.
Food has become a significant luxury in el-Fasher, with prices skyrocketing—what once fed a family for weeks now barely suffices for a single meal. The international community has denounced the tactics of using starvation as a weapon of war, while medical professionals report alarming cholera outbreaks exacerbated by the lack of clean water and functioning healthcare facilities.
As families scavenge for sustenance in grim conditions, the UN has called for humanitarian pauses to facilitate aid delivery. Despite approval from the army, the paramilitary RSF remains unyielding, complicating efforts with their blockade, intensifying the plight of the people.
Reports indicate that malnutrition and disease have led to numerous fatalities, particularly among vulnerable children. With hospitals struggling to provide essential care due to damages from the conflict, residents face a nightly battle for survival amid fears for their safety and health.
Stranded in poverty's stranglehold, civilians express their heartfelt pleas for help, voicing their wish for the siege to end. While some manage to flee to safer territories, reports of violence and extortion from RSF-affiliated groups emerge. The growing cholera outbreak in displaced camps underscores the dire need for immediate and comprehensive international intervention.
Food has become a significant luxury in el-Fasher, with prices skyrocketing—what once fed a family for weeks now barely suffices for a single meal. The international community has denounced the tactics of using starvation as a weapon of war, while medical professionals report alarming cholera outbreaks exacerbated by the lack of clean water and functioning healthcare facilities.
As families scavenge for sustenance in grim conditions, the UN has called for humanitarian pauses to facilitate aid delivery. Despite approval from the army, the paramilitary RSF remains unyielding, complicating efforts with their blockade, intensifying the plight of the people.
Reports indicate that malnutrition and disease have led to numerous fatalities, particularly among vulnerable children. With hospitals struggling to provide essential care due to damages from the conflict, residents face a nightly battle for survival amid fears for their safety and health.
Stranded in poverty's stranglehold, civilians express their heartfelt pleas for help, voicing their wish for the siege to end. While some manage to flee to safer territories, reports of violence and extortion from RSF-affiliated groups emerge. The growing cholera outbreak in displaced camps underscores the dire need for immediate and comprehensive international intervention.