A recent shelling incident in Omdurman, Sudan, resulted in six civilian deaths, including two children, and left 36 others wounded. This attack occurred amidst an intensified conflict between the RSF and Sudan’s army, which has already led to extensive casualties and displacement, with millions affected in Khartoum alone. The ongoing battle for control marks a severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
On Monday, a medical source reported that six civilians were killed, including two children, in a shelling incident conducted by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Omdurman, the sister city of Khartoum. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in 36 injuries, approximately half of whom were children, as revealed by a doctor who requested anonymity due to safety concerns. The bombardment specifically targeted residential areas, impacting individuals within their homes and children engaged in play on a football field.
The conflict between the RSF and Sudan’s army, which has escalated since April 2023, has intensified in Khartoum this year. The army has been regaining territory lost to the RSF, and they now claim their forces are positioned within one kilometer of the presidential palace, which was captured by the RSF at the onset of the conflict. This escalating rivalry has led to severe humanitarian consequences for the citizens of Sudan.
The ongoing war has resulted in significant devastation, with tens of thousands of fatalities and over 12 million displaced individuals, creating the largest crisis of displacement and hunger worldwide. In Khartoum alone, approximately 3.5 million residents have been compelled to flee due to the conflict.
Sudan is currently fragmented, with the RSF maintaining control over much of Darfur in the west and parts of the south, whereas the army retains dominance in the north and east regions. Recent military advancements in central Sudan and within Khartoum have heightened the fierce competition for supremacy in the capital.
The shelling in Omdurman by the RSF has resulted in tragic civilian casualties, underscoring the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan. The conflict has escalated substantially since April 2023, with devastating consequences including high numbers of fatalities and mass displacement. As territorial struggles between the RSF and the army continue, the crisis in Sudan remains critical, requiring urgent attention and intervention.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
