The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have killed at least 50 people in Khartoum amid escalating violence with the military. The Khartoum Emergency Response Room reported significant human rights violations, widespread abductions, and critical malnutrition affecting millions of children. Famine has been declared in specific regions, while the ongoing conflict since April 2023 has led to severe humanitarian crises.
In the past week, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have resulted in the deaths of at least 50 individuals in Khartoum amidst escalating clashes with the military for dominance over the capital. The Khartoum Emergency Response Room reported on the dire conditions, highlighting widespread violations by the RSF and its allied militias, with nearly 70 abductions reported, including 12 humanitarian volunteers.
In addition to the violence, the humanitarian situation in Khartoum has deteriorated significantly, with instances of sexual violence surfacing, though exact statistics are hard to ascertain due to social stigma. Malnutrition levels are reportedly severe, leading to the deaths of seven children since March, while UNICEF forecasts that approximately 3.2 million children could experience malnutrition in Sudan this year.
The United Nations has announced famine conditions in three displacement camps in Darfur and parts of the Nuba mountains to the south. The conflict, which began in April 2023 between the RSF and the army, has intensified, with recent military advances in Khartoum putting further pressure on the RSF.
In a recent address, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo vowed his forces would retain control over the Republican Palace, displaying a resolve to oppose the advancing military. The army’s latest efforts have seen them converge with troops in central Khartoum, increasing the pressure on the RSF. The ongoing war has led to tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 12 million people, marking one of the most severe hunger crises in the world. Within Khartoum alone, 3.5 million individuals have been displaced, with at least 100,000 facing acute famine conditions as reported by the United Nations.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, characterized by intense fighting between the RSF and the military, has resulted in significant humanitarian crises, including violent acts, widespread malnutrition, and famine in various regions. The plight of civilians, particularly children, is alarming, with millions displaced and malnutrition affecting a substantial population. Immediate international attention and resolution efforts are imperative to alleviate the suffering in Sudan and restore order.
Original Source: news.az
