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Siege of Khartoum: War and Despair in SudanAfter nearly two years of civil war, the army advances in Khartoum amid reports of atrocities by retreating RSF fighters.
Key FactsMar 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- The Sudanese military has reclaimed much of Khartoum, pushing RSF forces into the city center.
- Residents have recounted terror, including rape and killings, committed by fleeing RSF soldiers.
- Widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure has intensified the humanitarian crisis.
- Most RSF senior leaders have left the city while the army uses drones to urge remaining fighters to surrender.
"We came for death, we are people of death."— An RSF fighter, speaking to a BBC reporter during fighting in Haj Yusuf, Khartoum.
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- Sudan’s civil war between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in Khartoum on 15 April 2023.
- The UK was due to host ministers from 20 countries on 15 April 2025 to revive stalled peace talks.
- Nearly 13 million people have been displaced, including four million to neighbouring countries; hundreds of thousands face famine.
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"large-scale attacks … made starkly clear the cost of inaction by the international community, despite my repeated warnings of heightened risk for civilians in the area". He added: "The attacks have exacerbated an already dire protection and humanitarian crisis in a city that has endured a devastating RSF siege since May last year."— UN rights chief Volker Türk described the consequences of the attacks and the lack of international action
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