The fact
The UN fears a massacre among the 600,000 civilians still present.
Fighting intensifies in a conflict that has lasted over a year.
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Why it matters
La situation à El-Obeid pourrait dégénérer en catastrophe humanitaire, dans un pays déjà ravagé par la guerre civile.
Story timeline
Jul 10Sudan: UN fears bloodbath in El-Obeidthis article