A violent attack by SPLM-N in Kadugli resulted in at least 44 deaths and 28 injuries, highlighting the ongoing conflict in South Sudan’s South Kordofan region. The assault has drawn international concern, given the broader human toll of the conflict, which has displaced millions and led to substantial loss of life.
At least 44 civilians lost their lives and 28 were injured due to an attack by a faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan state. The assault, led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, involved significant artillery shelling, resulting in multiple casualties, including women, children, and Imam Nizar Mohamed Tom, a well-known local preacher.
The SPLM-N has been in conflict with the Sudanese army since 2011, advocating for special autonomy for South Kordofan and Blue Nile regions. This recent incident marks a severe escalation in violence in South Kordofan amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has resulted in immense humanitarian challenges and significant loss of life.
The attack represents a grim continuation of violence in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, exacerbating the already critical humanitarian situation as civil unrest continues. With over 20,000 reported fatalities and nearly 14 million persons displaced, the conflict poses significant regional instability and urgent humanitarian concerns.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
