One year after its capture, El Fasher’s remaining civilians describe detention, torture and fear

L2Who’s affected

The people still inside: humanitarian organisations estimate fewer than 70,000 remain, in a city that had more than one million people before the war. Schools have been turned into detention centres and movement is strictly controlled.

L3Why it’s quiet

We don’t have media-coverage data for this story yet, so we won’t guess why it was quiet. It is here because the outlets below reported it and it drew little wider attention.

L4Deeper impact

Aid access is limited, and aid workers and civilians are constantly monitored, with a very high risk of arbitrary detention. Unlawful killings are described as rife.

L5Full context

Official assessments cited by Amnesty say famine (IPC Phase 5) is highly likely in North Darfur, including El Fasher, in the months ahead.

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