Sudan's Burhan visits civilians displaced by RSF capture of El-Fasher

Sudan's military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visited civilians displaced from El-Fasher during a trip to Al-Dabba city in Northern State on Saturday. The visit comes days after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized control of El-Fasher, forcing thousands to flee their homes amid reports of civilian casualties.

Inspection of Displacement Conditions

The Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council inspected shelters housing those who escaped the violence in El-Fasher. Official videos shared on the Council's Facebook platform showed Burhan assessing living conditions and speaking directly with affected families about their urgent needs and circumstances.

Government Commitment to Displaced Civilians

According to the state-run SUNA news agency, Burhan reviewed services being provided to the displaced population and reaffirmed his administration's focus on addressing the humanitarian crisis. "The government places the issue of the displaced at the top of its priorities," he stated, emphasizing efforts to ensure a dignified existence for those uprooted by the conflict.

Background of El-Fasher Capture

The October 26 takeover of El-Fasher by the RSF paramilitary group was accompanied by reported massacres of civilians, according to documentation from both local and international humanitarian organizations. The assault on the city has raised concerns among observers about potentially cementing Sudan's geographical partition amid the ongoing civil strife.

Ongoing Conflict Context

Sudan has been engulfed in violent conflict since April 15, 2023, when fighting erupted between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces. Despite multiple regional and international mediation attempts, the war continues unabated, resulting in thousands of fatalities and the internal displacement of millions of Sudanese citizens.