Rapid Support Forces Shelling Kills 20 Civilians in Besieged El Fasher
Heavy shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur region on April 21, resulting in at least 20 civilian deaths. The attack comes as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF enters its fourth year, with El Fasher remaining one of the few urban centers in Darfur not fully under RSF control. The shelling caused significant damage to residential areas and local infrastructure.
Date: April 21, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 20
Displaced: 1,500
Source: Sudan Tribune