Sudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'

Published: 10/1/2025
Sudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'
The Sudanese city of el-Fasher is under siege, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) closing in on key military sites, creating a nightmare for civilians trapped in the conflict. Medical care is scarce as hospitals come under fire, leaving injured individuals like Ahmed Abdul Rahman and Hamida Adam Ali in dire conditions. The RSF's advances in el-Fasher could lead to strategic military positioning, with ramifications for the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Civilian casualties and displacement continue to rise, with the UN warning of more atrocities if the RSF gains full control of the city.