Hundreds of children ‘terrified’ and alone after fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher

The BBC reports on the harrowing experiences of individuals fleeing el-Fasher, Sudan, where violence has escalated following the city's fall. Refugees describe witnessing horrific scenes, including vehicles driving over injured people, as they seek safety in makeshift camps. The situation highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis in the region.

European migration funding has inadvertently bolstered Sudanese paramilitaries, while inadequate export oversight has facilitated the flow of arms to conflict zones, exacerbating the ongoing violence in Sudan.

Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are intensifying their territorial ambitions amid ongoing conflict, as international stakeholders advocate for a ceasefire. The RSF has announced a unilateral three-month humanitarian ceasefire, while the Sudanese army has rejected an international truce proposal, leading to continued hostilities.

An investigation by the FRANCE 24 Observers team has uncovered the first evidence of chlorine gas being used as a chemical weapon in Sudan's civil war, with indications that the Sudanese army deployed it to regain control of a strategic refinery from the Rapid Support Forces militia.

In September 2024, barrels of chlorine gas, initially imported to Sudan for water purification, were repurposed as a chemical weapon near an oil refinery, as revealed by an investigation by FRANCE 24 Observers. The barrels were brought into the country by Ports Engineering Company, which has ties to the military, under the guise of producing potable water.

President Trump has pledged to address the ongoing atrocities in Sudan, where conflict has been exacerbated by regional powers. His administration is exploring diplomatic avenues to leverage influence over these factions, aiming to halt the violence and humanitarian crisis affecting millions.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly converted a hospital in West Kordofan, Sudan, into a military base, prompting condemnation from the Sudan Doctors Network, which labeled this action a blatant violation of the sanctity of medical institutions. This development highlights the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.