Over the weekend, a civil society group highlighted the grim situation in El Fashir, Sudan, as they reported a significant number of casualties due to escalated violence in the region. The town, encircled by paramilitary forces, is facing a dire situation that places more than 2.5 million civilians at risk, with fears escalating as the only remaining city outside of the paramilitary's control.

The level of violence witnessed in El Fashir was described as unprecedented and brutal by a member of the city's Emergency Response Room, emphasizing the intensity of the recent clashes that occurred from multiple directions within populated areas. This alarming situation has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the trapped civilians who are caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate that the use of various weapons during the fighting has created a hazardous environment, further endangering the lives of those residing in the besieged town.