At least 44 civilians were killed in an SPLM-N attack in South Kordofan, Sudan. The artillery assault affected the city’s population, including children and an imam. Despite losing lives, the Sudanese army reportedly countered effectively. The ongoing conflict since 2011 has resulted in severe casualties and displacement in Sudan, prompting alarms from international organizations about escalating humanitarian crises.
In an unfortunate incident in South Sudan, at least 44 civilians lost their lives, and 28 others were wounded due to an attack carried out by a faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) under the leadership of Abdelaziz al-Hilu. The attack targeted Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan state, with artillery fire, resulting in significant civilian casualties, including women, children, and a respected imam.
South Kordofan’s Governor, Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Karim, condemned the assault as an act of “brutal aggression against civilians.” He noted that the Sudanese army effectively countered this aggression, inflicting substantial losses on the SPLM-N and regaining control over the situation in Kadugli.
This attack emerges amid a tumultuous military landscape in Sudan, where the SPLM-N has been in conflict with the Sudanese army, seeking special status for South Kordofan and Blue Nile regions since 2011. The ongoing conflict has led to over 20,000 deaths and the displacement of around 14 million people, according to reports from the UN and Sudanese authorities.
Furthermore, international organizations are warning of a severe humanitarian crisis, as fighting continues to spread across Sudan. Research indicates that the death toll could potentially be much higher, raising alarming concerns for millions facing starvation and dire living conditions in the region.
The SPLM-N has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the Sudanese government since 2011, primarily focused on gaining recognition and special rights for the regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile. The recent tragic incident in Kadugli is indicative of the broader escalation of violence in South Sudan and highlights the ongoing humanitarian crises stemming from years of conflict. Moreover, the situation is exacerbated by the violent clashes occurring in other states, resulting in mass casualties and displacement.
The tragic attack in South Kordofan has shed light on the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. With substantial civilian casualties, the need for urgent humanitarian intervention has become critical as more regions fall into conflict. The SPLM-N’s assault emphasizes the pressing issues faced by civilians, raising awareness of the dire circumstances resulting from prolonged warfare, which continues to threaten humanity’s well-being in Sudan.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
