Kalkidan Yebeltal
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El Fasher is the last remaining major urban centre in the Darfur area that has not been under the control of the RSF over the past year or so. They have been trying on repeated instances to take control of that city. Two days ago they announced an ultimatum for members of the Sudanese army and their allied forces, allied army groups that operate in that area, in the city,
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to surrender their weapons and leave. It was interpreted as a major offensive was imminent, and at that time the Sudanese armed forces said that they would be doing everything to resist any attacks, and it seems that the current escalation is coming in the backdrop of that. That ultimatum has expired, as you said.
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The Sudanese Armed Forces have carried out airstrikes targeting positions held by the RSF and it seems that the RSF launched long-distance artillery shells on the positions held by the army.
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This city is under siege since May last year because the RSF has encircled it. It's become a major humanitarian hub. Many of the relief agencies work there, operate there, and many people have sought shelter in that city. It's close to the bordering area with neighbouring Chad, so it has this strategic importance, and it seems that the RSAF is determined to take control of it.