In a disastrous plane crash in Khartoum, 46 people have died, including military personnel and civilians, with 10 others injured. Witnesses described a loud explosion, leading to widespread damage. This incident comes amid an ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the nation.
A tragic plane crash in Khartoum, Sudan, has resulted in the loss of 46 lives, with 10 others injured, as confirmed by the regional government’s media office. The army reported that the aircraft went down during takeoff amidst ongoing conflicts with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Initial reports from the army-aligned health ministry indicated at least 19 fatalities before the final count was announced.
Witnesses recounted a deafening explosion, followed by destruction of homes and power outages in surrounding neighborhoods. Emergency teams hurriedly transported injured civilians, including children, to a nearby hospital. A military source suggested that a technical malfunction may have caused the crash, although they remained unnamed due to restrictions on speaking to the press.
This incident follows the RSF’s claimed responsibility for downing a Russian-made Ilyushin aircraft in Nyala, indicating escalating tensions in the region. In recent days, the army has made significant territorial gains in its offensive against the RSF, which has resulted in considerable advancements in central Sudan and the capital, Khartoum.
The conflict, initiated in April 2023 between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamadan Daglo over government restructuring, has evolved into a deadly power struggle with catastrophic humanitarian implications. The United Nations has described this struggle as one of the worst humanitarian crises globally, highlighting the war’s severe impact on infrastructure and livelihoods within Sudan.
The recent plane crash in Sudan underscores the severe impacts of the ongoing conflict between the military and the RSF, leading to significant loss of life and injury among civilians. The developments follow a pattern of escalating violence and growing humanitarian concerns in the region. As both sides engage in power struggles, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, calling for urgent international attention.
Original Source: m.economictimes.com
