Sudan: One Year After Fall of El-Fasher, International Attention Has Dramatically Dropped

In Sudan, this Monday, October 26, 2026, marks the first anniversary of the capture of the city of El-Fasher in North Darfur by the paramilitary forces of General Hemedti, the Rapid Support Forces. This strategic victory was followed by a massacre. ⏱️ 1 min of reading. Facts and recent developments: At least 6,000 civilians were killed by rebel troops during their entry into the city. But have the images of these killings changed the course of the war? And is peace in Sudan still a distant and unreachable goal? Roland Marchal, researcher at Sciences Po Paris and the Ceri, answers questions from RFI. ⚡ Key Points ▸ In Sudan, this Monday, October 26, 2026, marks the first anniversary of the capture of the city of El-Fasher in North Darfur by the paramilitary forces of General Hemedti, the Rapid Support Forces. ▸ At least 6,000 civilians were killed by rebel troops during their entry into the city. ▸ Roland Marchal, researcher at Sciences Po Paris and the Ceri, answers questions from RFI.