Sudan: North Darfur Plunges Further Into Crisis, UN Called to ‘Urgently Intervene’

El Fasher / Zamzam Camp / Shangil Tobaya Camp / Port Sudan — The humanitarian crisis in North Darfur’s capital of El Fasher has continued to deteriorate, with civilians trapped between escalating violence and severe shortages of food and water. El Fasher has been embroiled in conflict since May last year, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces tightening its siege in a bid to capture the government stronghold in Darfur. Recently, El Fasher has been experiencing intense shelling and a growing…