The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR says it is deeply concerned about the escalating, brutal violence in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur region, which has forced thousands of civilians to flee, leaving many others trapped inside the city with few options.

Reports indicate that the Rapid Support Forces have moved into the city, triggering widespread fear among families who have survived 500 days of relentless siege and conflict. 

An estimated 26 000 people have fled El Fasher in recent days.

Civilians escaped the fighting in terror, navigating armed checkpoints, extortion, arbitrary arrests, detention, looting and harassment, and serious human rights violations as they tried to reach safety.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Spokesperson and Communications Officer at UNHCR, Faith Kasina...