On 14 March 2025, clashes between RSF backed by a militia (described as an Arab militia, coded as Darfur Arab militia), and SAF backed by Darfur Joint Forces/JSAMF, continued in east El Fasher (Al Fasher, North Darfur), with RSF artillery shelling. SAF claimed they ambushed RSF and killed 30 soldiers and destroyed 4 military vehicles. 1-3 civilians were killed and others were wounded. Fatalities coded as 31 (30 RSF + 1 civilian).

Summary

On March 14, 2025, high-intensity armed clashes continued between the RSF (Rapid Support Forces) and SAF (Sudanese Armed Forces) in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan, resulting in at least 31 deaths. Artillery battles and ambush attacks occurred in the eastern area of El Fasher, a key stronghold in Sudan's civil war, with civilian casualties also reported.

Supply-chain impact

• Risk of agricultural production and livestock farming disruption in western Sudan's Darfur region - potential severing of regional grain and livestock supply chains
• El Fasher serves as a transportation hub for the Darfur region, with expected impact on overland logistics routes between Chad and Libya
• Suspension of humanitarian aid transport in the region may worsen food and medical supply availability
• Deepening political instability across Sudan raises concerns of indirect impact on Port Sudan operations along the Red Sea coast

Watch points

• Whether El Fasher falls completely - RSF control over all of Darfur would necessitate reorganization of western Sudan's logistics network
• Trends in refugee influx to Chad border areas - need to assess impact on neighboring country stability and regional logistics networks