Sudan’s El-Fasher under RSF control
The Darfur city of El-Fasher (North Darfur) has witnessed extreme violence following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to eyewitness accounts, satellite imagery, and humanitarian agencies.
Fall of El-Fasher
The RSF, fighting Sudan’s military since April 2023, seized the army’s last stronghold in Darfur on October 26.
The takeover was marked by executions, sexual violence, looting, and mass atrocities.
An RSF-imposed communications blackout has largely cut the city off from the outside world.
Prelims Practice MCQs
Q. El-Fasher, recently in news due to conflict, is located in:
A. South Sudan
B. Chad
C. Sudan
D. Central African Republic
Correct answer: C
Explanation:
El-Fasher is a city in Sudan, specifically in the Darfur region. It has been in news due to its capture by armed groups and the resulting humanitarian crisis.
Q. El-Fasher is the capital of which of the following regions/states?
A. South Darfur
B. West Darfur
C. North Darfur
D. Central Darfur
Correct answer: C
Explanation:
El-Fasher is the capital of North Darfur. Nyala is the capital of South Darfur, while El-Geneina is the capital of West Darfur.
Q. The Darfur region, where El-Fasher is located, lies primarily in which part of Sudan?
A. Eastern Sudan
B. Northern Sudan
C. Western Sudan
D. Southern Sudan
Correct answer: C
Explanation:
Darfur is situated in western Sudan, bordering countries like Chad and the Central African Republic. .