Recent fighting in Sudan has resulted in at least 65 fatalities and over 130 injuries, concentrated in South Kordofan and Darfur. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, involves clashes between the army, RSF, and SPLM-N factions. Humanitarian conditions are dire, with over 12 million displaced and numerous civilian casualties reported.
Fierce fighting erupted in South and West Sudan, resulting in at least 65 fatalities and injuring over 130 individuals, according to medical reports. In South Kordofan, artillery fire on Kadugli’s local market claimed at least 40 lives, with 70 people wounded. Governor Mohamed Ibrahim attributed the attack to a faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu, stating it aimed to destabilize the region.
The SPLM-N has engaged in ongoing clashes with both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) across South Kordofan, continuing the conflict that has engulfed Sudan since April 2023. In Darfur, military airstrikes on South Darfur’s capital, Nyala, resulted in an additional 25 casualties and 63 injuries. This attack specifically targeted an area under RSF control, a situation that continues to worsen.
The RSF dominates much of Darfur, including Nyala, and faces siege conditions in El-Fasher, the only state capital still controlled by the army. As battles intensify between the army and RSF in capital cities, the army has recently made notable advances against the paramilitaries. Last week, the army managed to break a siege of its headquarters in Khartoum and has confronted RSF positions in Omdurman with deadly consequences.
Humanitarian impacts have been severe; tens of thousands have died, over 12 million have been displaced, and health infrastructure is devastated. Recent reports from the U.N.’s migration agency illustrate that more than 600,000 individuals were displaced in North Darfur since April 2024, with over half of these incidents occurring in El-Fasher.
The U.N. spokesperson expressed grave concern regarding allegations of summary executions of civilians committed by army-aligned fighters and militias. Many victims are reportedly from the conflict-prone Darfur and Kordofan regions. All parties are urged to cease hostilities and pursue a path to lasting peace, as civilians continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing violence.
Sudan has been embroiled in conflict since April 2023, primarily between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The war has escalated recently across various provinces, particularly in South Kordofan and Darfur. The SPLM-N has also become a significant player in this conflict, further complicating the landscape of violence and humanitarian crises across Sudan. The ongoing hostilities have resulted in massive civilian casualties and displacements, creating dire humanitarian conditions. Cities like Nyala and Kadugli have seen targeted attacks that aggravate the plight of innocent civilians. The involvement of various factions and the extensive toll on Sudanese societal infrastructure underscore the urgency for international attention and intervention.
The recent escalation of violence in Sudan has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread displacement, with at least 65 individuals killed and over 130 injured. The conflict continues to ravage South Kordofan and Darfur, exacerbated by attacks from the SPLM-N and ongoing engagements between the army and RSF. The situation demands immediate international humanitarian assistance and a concerted effort to facilitate peace and protection for civilians caught in the crossfire.
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