The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announce the capture of the headquarters of the 6th Division in the town of El-Fasher in North Darfur State.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announce the capture of the headquarters of the 6th Division in the town of El-Fasher in North Darfur State.

The town of El-Fasher (also spelled Al-Fashir or El-Fasher) is the capital of the Sudanese state of North Darfur. It is located in the Darfur region of southwestern Sudan, about 195 kilometers northeast of Nyala. El-Fasher is located at an altitude of about 700 meters and is a historic caravan base. The town serves as an agricultural marketing point for the crops and fruits grown in the surrounding area. The population was approximately 265,000 in 2006, but rose to around 500,000 by 2009 due to refugees and economic migration. El-Fasher connects roads to Geneina and Umm Keddada. The town has had a university, El-Fasher University, since 1991. The town originally developed in the late 18th century around the palace of Sultan Abd-er-Rahman el-Rashid, whose traveling court (Fashir) settled there. Climatically, the climate is hot and arid with three seasons: a dry and relatively cool season from October to February, a very hot season from March to May, and a short, rainy summer season from June to September. Economically, El-Fasher benefited from the proximity of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and humanitarian aid during the Darfur crisis, which boosted the local economy, rentals, retail, and employment. This data provides a comprehensive overview of El-Fasher as a town in North Darfur in terms of geography, history, climate, economy, and current situation. The battle for Al-Fashir began in April 2023 with the first major battle from April 15 to 20. Repeated fighting, ceasefires, and renewed clashes followed well into 2025. Fighting was particularly intense in 2023 and again in January 2025, when the RSF launched a major offensive that was repelled by the Sudanese army. As of October 2025, fighting in and around Al-Fashir continued, with the city under siege by the RSF for over 17 months. Overall, the battle for Al-Fashir spanned more than two years, with several major battles, sieges, and recurring skirmishes from April 2023 until at least October 2025. After years of fighting in the city, the RSF appears to be inching closer to control of Darfur's largest city, despite its continued defeats on other conflict fronts. @https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Fashir @https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-africa/sudan/b198-halting-catastrophic-battle-sudans-el-fasher @https://www.britannica.com/place/Al-Fashir @https://abcnews.go.com/International/inside-sudans-el-fasher-city-siege-amid-civil/story?id=114176497