El Fasher:Ankara Sudan is seeking justice amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis triggered by conflict in the country, according to Sudan's Ambassador to Turkiye, Nadir Yousif Eltayeb. He emphasized the severe food shortages faced by civilians in El Fasher during a meeting at the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) in Ankara.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Eltayeb criticized the international community's approach to the conflict in Sudan, mentioning that government forces have made significant efforts to break the siege of El Fasher. He noted that the city has been under siege for approximately 30 months, impacting around 1 million people who have relied on aid delivered by air.

Eltayeb accused the international community of a biased approach, hindering the resolution of the issue. He alleged that rebel forces in Sudan are receiving support from foreign countries and claimed that armed groups in El Fasher have specifically targeted certain tribes, labeling the situation as genocide. The number of casualties in El Fasher and the wider Darfur region remains undisclosed.

The ambassador also addressed the challenges in reporting the massacre to the UN Security Council due to alleged pressure from the UAE, which he claimed supports the armed groups. Despite these claims, Abu Dhabi has consistently denied any involvement. Eltayeb extended gratitude to Turkiye for its support to Sudan.

The city of El Fasher, under siege since May 2024, fell under the control of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on October 26, 2025, after approximately 18 months of fighting. The siege led to severe shortages of food and medical supplies, exacerbating the humanitarian conditions. Reports from the UN Human Rights Office indicated that over 6,000 people were killed in the initial days following the RSF's seizure of the city.

The UN has warned of ongoing violence against civilians, including reports of executions and sexual violence. The conflict has displaced around 138,200 people from El Fasher and nearby areas between October 2025 and March 2026. The once populous city now has fewer than 70,000 residents, with continued security issues and limited access to essential services worsening the humanitarian crisis in Darfur.