The Sudanese army's last stronghold in Darfur has fallen to paramilitary forces

By Kate Bartlett

Published October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM EDT

Sudan's army has retreated from the key Darfur city of El Fasher after an 18-month siege amid reports of mass civilian deaths.

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