The Bloody War Over Sudan's Gold
The violence in El Fasher, located in Sudan’s Darfur region, has reached shocking levels. The brutality is so extensive that bloodstains on the ground are visible from space.
For nearly eighteen months, a militia group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has waged relentless attacks on the city. Last week, El Fasher fell to the RSF, leading to a devastating massacre of civilians.
Over the past two years, around 12 million Sudanese have been forced to flee their homes, and more than 150,000 people have lost their lives. This has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
The conflict is financially and militarily supported by the United Arab Emirates, a major ally of Western powers. This support has fueled growing scrutiny of Western nations’ silence and potential complicity.
Kholood Khair, Sudanese political analyst and founder of the think tank Confluence Advisory, provides insight into the situation in El Fasher and what may lie ahead for Sudan.
Further Information
- Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: over 12 million displaced.
- RSF militia responsible for months of violence in Darfur.
- Alleged foreign backing by the UAE raises ethical concerns for Western allies.
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Author’s Summary
The fall of El Fasher marks a dark turning point in Sudan’s war, exposing global silence and the deep geopolitical ties that sustain the violence.