Artillery shelling and airstrikes on a market in Omdurman, Sudan, killed at least 56 people and wounded 158, attributed to the RSF. Medical facilities are overwhelmed as the humanitarian crisis worsens amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF. Tens of thousands have died, and millions remain displaced and in need of aid, with famine conditions worsening.
In Omdurman, Sudan, artillery shelling and air attacks on a vegetable market resulted in at least 56 deaths and 158 injuries. The attacks are attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group currently controlling parts of the area. Health officials have reported that medical facilities are overwhelmed with casualties, needing urgent supplies like shrouds and blood donations. Witnesses noted that the shelling targeted multiple streets, significantly increasing the number of victims.
Additionally, a separate airstrike in Khartoum killed two civilians and injured many others in an area controlled by the RSF. Since the outbreak of conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF in April 2023, the situation has severely deteriorated, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. As the RSF’s control diminishes, the army has regained strategic bases in the city, intensifying the ongoing violence.
This recent attack occurred shortly after RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo promised to reclaim the capital city. The fighting has taken a massive toll on the civilian population, with around 3.6 million people having fled Khartoum and an estimated 106,000 experiencing famine conditions, according to United Nations reports. The humanitarian crisis is escalating as neighborhoods remain deserted and critical living conditions persist throughout the region.
The conflict in Sudan has escalated since April 2023, when rivalry between the Sudanese army and the RSF intensified over their merging into a unified military structure. This violence has exacerbated a longstanding humanitarian crisis in Sudan, leading to mass displacement, food insecurity, and significant loss of life. The ongoing clashes in urban areas, particularly around Khartoum, have intensified the risks for civilians, many of whom are trapped in war zones or unable to access basic necessities.
Recent shelling in Omdurman has highlighted the devastating humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with high civilian casualties and a crisis in healthcare resources. The violence between the Sudanese army and RSF shows no signs of abating, further complicating the urgent need for humanitarian assistance amidst the looming famine affecting millions. The situation remains critical as regional stability and civilian safety are increasingly threatened by the continuing warfare.
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