Artillery shelling in El Fasher, North Darfur, has led to the deaths of 10 civilians, including five children, allegedly by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have reported substantial military operations and civilian casualties due to ongoing clashes. The Sudan Liberation Movement has also accused RSF of targeting villages near Tawila, raising concerns over humanitarian impacts and regional stability.
On Wednesday, artillery shelling in El Fasher, North Darfur, reportedly by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians, including five children. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reported serious injuries to four women, all of whom have been taken to health facilities for treatment. The ongoing violence has contributed to a heightened state of anxiety among the local population.
The SAF’s 6th Infantry Division claimed to have intercepted seven drones and reported that a total of 40 drones and 50 artillery shells were launched towards El Fasher. In the past ten days, the division asserted it has successfully downed over 100 drones amidst increasing calls for international oversight on UAV proliferation.
Further assertions by the SAF noted that the RSF shelled El Fasher with 37 artillery shells on Tuesday, exacerbating civilian casualties, including a girl, and injuring an additional 23 individuals. In response, the SAF is actively targeting RSF sites, claiming successful destruction of enemy vehicles and an attack workshop on Wednesday.
Military actions also included the sixth infantry division attacking an RSF supply convoy, resulting in the destruction of a tractor carrying weapons and the deaths of eight RSF members. Reports indicate that two combat vehicles with machine guns were seized during security operations, which further illustrates the SAF’s operational gains.
Meanwhile, Minni Minawi’s Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) has accused the RSF of recent attacks in villages around Tawila locality, alleging civilian casualties and property destruction, including looting and arson. The situation remains fluid and unverified, with both the SAF and RSF being approached for further comments by Radio Dabanga, though past responses have been minimal.
In summary, the conflict in North Darfur has escalated significantly, with civilian casualties calling attention to the dangerous aftermath of ongoing military confrontations. The SAF has been active in repelling assaults and targeting RSF positions, while accusations of further violence against civilians by RSF raise serious concerns regarding the humanitarian situation in the region. The stability of El Fasher remains precarious as the impact of the conflict continues to unfold.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
