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El-Fasher city falls as SAF troops captured by RSF forces

"Breaking: El-Fasher city falls as RSF captures SAF troops at the airport. Over 1,200 civilians killed amid ongoing conflict. Discover the latest developments."

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El-Fasher city falls as SAF troops captured by RSF forces
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El-Fasher city in Sudan has fallen after Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops stationed at El-Fasher International Airport were captured by Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to reports from Sudanese media. The SAF troops had been besieged by RSF forces during the ongoing conflict.

Sudanese media sources have also indicated that Colombian private military contractors (PMCs) are providing intelligence and logistical support to the RSF amid the battle for control of the city.

In related coverage, the Darfur"s Congress Party has claimed that the RSF has killed over 1,200 civilians in al-Fashir, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing conflict in the region. For more on this situation, see recent developments.

The situation in Sudan continues to evolve as fighting persists between the SAF and RSF, raising concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the area.