Civilian activist Mouawia had just escaped el-Fasher when he heard the RSF had taken the city.

Despite this apparent victory for the paramilitary group, the besieged city of el-Fasher's status has not changed.

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Journalist reported from el-Fasher through the war, sharing the situation on the ground with an international audience.

Civilian activist Mouawia had just escaped el-Fasher when he heard the RSF had taken the city.

The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.

RSF faces accusations of mass executions and ethnic cleansing in El-Fasher, Sudan, following its recent capture of the city.

RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.

Rights groups say the RSF paramilitary group committed mass atrocities as it seized the besieged city in North Darfur.