The Sudanese Armed Forces are nearing the Republican Palace in Khartoum amidst ongoing battles across the country, resulting in significant civilian casualties and detentions. Reports detail RSF actions leading to civilian displacement, village destruction, and challenges in humanitarian aid delivery.
Fierce battles are ongoing across Sudan as the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) encroach upon the Republican Palace in Khartoum, nearly two years after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had seized it. Civilians continue to suffer amidst this violence, resulting in numerous fatalities and detentions within the past week. Recent military advances have placed SAF troops within 500 meters of the palace and linked them with units in the city center, with reports of intense fighting, including explosions and gunfire.
Casualties among civilians have been significant, with a local emergency group reporting 50 deaths last week, including fatalities among volunteers. Additionally, the RSF and allied militias have detained 82 civilians. Aid efforts are severely hampered due to the danger posed by both warring factions, and there are testimonies of killings, detentions, and torture of volunteers. Reports indicate that five women lost their lives in a drone strike in Nasser Square as RSF forces continue to block access to the area.
In a separate development in North Darfur, the SAF’s 6th Infantry Division announced the deaths of an RSF commander and 15 fighters due to an airstrike aimed at an RSF unit approaching El Fasher. The city itself has faced shelling from RSF forces, damaging infrastructure. Furthermore, Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab has documented that the RSF has burned at least 18 villages in the region, resulting in civilian displacement and loss of livelihoods.
Meanwhile, North Kordofan has experienced a temporary lull in violence, particularly in El Obeid, while El Fula is currently overwhelmed by an influx of displaced individuals facing challenging conditions and lacking sufficient aid.
In summary, the Sudanese Armed Forces are making significant advances in Khartoum while the humanitarian situation remains dire, with numerous civilian casualties and detentions. Conditions in North Darfur and North Kordofan illustrate the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on civilian life. The actions of the RSF have led to the destruction of villages and widespread displacement, hindering any prospects for humanitarian relief. Efforts to restore stability and deliver essential services are urgently needed amid a backdrop of violence and suffering.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
