Sudanese paramilitary shelling in El-Obeid resulted in six deaths, including a child, amid ongoing conflict with the army since April 2023. The RSF has bombarded the city for eight days, while the Sudanese military recently ended a long siege. The conflict’s escalation has led to tens of thousands of deaths and massive displacements.
On Friday, paramilitary shelling in El-Obeid, Sudan, resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including a child, according to a doctor. This incident occurred shortly after the Sudanese army had lifted a prolonged siege of the city. El-Obeid, which serves as the state capital of North Kordofan, has faced continuous attacks from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for eight days amid an ongoing conflict with the army that has persisted since April 2023.
A physician at the local hospital reported that in addition to the fatalities, eight civilians were wounded by shelling on Thursday and early Friday mornings. Just days prior, nine civilians had been killed and 21 others injured. The RSF has been intensifying its offensive, attempting to reclaim territory lost to the army over the past week from northern and eastern fronts.
The Sudanese military had recently ended a nearly two-year-long RSF siege of El-Obeid, which is strategically important as it connects Khartoum to Darfur. The RSF has tightened its control over Darfur and selected southern regions, while the army maintains authority in the north and east. Meanwhile, the army has regained substantial areas in Khartoum and central Sudan.
What initially began as a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo has escalated into a significant humanitarian crisis, contributing to widespread displacement and hunger. The ongoing conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of fatalities, uprooted over 12 million people, and driven Sudan closer to famine.
The shelling in El-Obeid underscores the ongoing violence in Sudan, particularly involving the RSF and army. The conflict has caused severe civilian casualties, extensive displacement, and a looming humanitarian crisis. With military tactics shifting and territory being contested, the situation remains critical for the residents of Sudan.
Original Source: www.arabnews.com
