Ethnic Cleansing Fears Rise in Darfur as UN Warns of Starvation Risk

A senior UN official has expressed grave concern over the recent clashes in El Fasher, warning that the violence threatens the lives of over 800,000 civilians. The United States has also warned of a looming rebel military offensive on the city.

The conflict between the regular army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group in Sudan has sparked concerns about the potential spread of violence to Darfur, a region already plagued by humanitarian crises. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that the RSF and allied militias have killed thousands, with indications that genocide may have occurred or is still being carried out. Witnesses describe brutal atrocities, including children being shot in mass killings. HRW urges the United Nations and African Union to impose an arms embargo on Sudan and deploy a robust police force to protect civilians. The UN has also warned of the risk of starvation in the region, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.