Sudan’s Darfur Siege Intensifies as RSF Takes El Fasher, Civilians in Peril
By Ababil Islamic News — Updated: November 1, 2025
The war in Sudan has entered a new and darker phase as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of the city of El Fasher in North Darfur on October 26, following an 18-month siege. According to international monitors, the takeover included mass killings, a communications blackout and the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
🔍 What Happened in El Fasher?
El Fasher was the last major stronghold of the national army in Darfur. The RSF reportedly launched coordinated attacks, capturing the city and then systematically purging captured territories. Satellite imagery and eyewitness accounts show bodies collected in large numbers, informal mass graves, and summary executions carried out by RSF fighters. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Human Rights Watch reported that videos verified from the ground depict RSF militants celebrating the killings and filming themselves. The UN warned of a potential wave of ethnically-motivated violence and even genocide in the region. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
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🩺 Humanitarian Catastrophe
Civilians in El Fasher and surrounding IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) camps are in dire condition. Thousands of people are walking through the desert for days to reach safety. Essential services have collapsed. Hospitals no longer function properly because of fuel and supply shortages. The humanitarian situation in Darfur is being described as one of the most acute in the world. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
The ongoing war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has already displaced over 14 million people and put more than 30 million at risk of food insecurity. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
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🌍 Global & Islamic World Response
The conflict in Sudan has elicited alarm from countries across the Muslim world. Islamic humanitarian organisations are calling for emergency access to Darfur and protection of civilians. The seizure of El Fasher is being viewed by activists as a critical turning point: if unchecked, it risks broadening into ethnic cleansing targeting non-Arab populations. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Meanwhile, despite a longstanding UN arms embargo on Sudan, both sides continue to field more advanced weapons including long-range drones. External backers, including Gulf states, are alleged to be involved through covert supply routes, raising questions about regional accountability. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
📌 What Comes Next?
- Will the RSF consolidate its hold on Darfur or will the SAF mount a counter-offensive?
- Can humanitarian agencies get safe access into El Fasher and surrounding areas before the situation escalates further?
- Will the international community, including major Muslim-majority countries, pressure for accountability for the mass killings?
- Will the war in Sudan become yet another long-forgotten humanitarian crisis, or will it receive the global attention it urgently requires?
✅ Conclusion
The fall of El Fasher to the RSF is not just a territorial loss — it marks a humanitarian red line for Darfur and Sudan as a whole. For the Muslim Ummah and global community alike, the unfolding crisis demands more than prayers: it demands action. Door-to-door violence, mass killings and siege conditions cannot be ignored. The coming days will reveal whether the world steps up — or turns away once more.
🌐 Sources: Al Jazeera, Human Rights Watch, Reuters, The Guardian | Compiled & Edited by: ababilislamicnews.blogspot.com
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