"In April 2024, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) imposed a siege on el-Fasher, angered when local armed groups declared allegiance to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)."
"The price of food is surging in el-Fasher, leaving most people unable to afford staples such as sorghum and wheat, costing about four times more than the rest of Sudan."
"Communal kitchens, which played a pivotal role in feeding civilians across the country, have shut down due to food shortages brought on by the siege."
"A famine has been declared in the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, with warnings that it could spread to el-Fasher by May 2024."
El-Fasher is facing a humanitarian crisis as a result of a siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This siege has exacerbated the ongoing civil war in Sudan, leading to a famine declared in the region. Around 740,000 people are suffering from hunger, with the surging price of food making it unaffordable. Aid agencies report denied access to el-Fasher, and local resources, including communal kitchens, have shut down. International observers warn of the spreading famine potentially affecting broader areas.
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