On Sunday, paramilitary RSF shelling in El-Obeid, Sudan, killed nine civilians and injured 21 others. This attack is part of ongoing violence between the RSF and the army, which has intensified following the army’s break of a prolonged RSF siege. The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands dead and massive displacement, contributing to a significant humanitarian crisis.
On Sunday, paramilitary forces conducted shelling in El-Obeid, the state capital of North Kordofan, resulting in the deaths of nine civilians and injuries to 21 others, as reported by a medical source. This incident, part of ongoing hostilities between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army since April 2023, is particularly notable as it marks an escalation in violence following the army’s recent lifting of a prolonged RSF siege.
According to a source from the city’s main hospital, who spoke anonymously due to safety concerns, a total of 23 civilians were wounded. Tragically, two of those injured later succumbed to their wounds, raising the death toll to nine. Witnesses described intense bombardment by the RSF, which included an attack on a public transport bus on the third consecutive day of violence.
The RSF has made significant territorial gains, capturing nearly the entirety of Darfur, while the army continues to dominate the northern and eastern regions of Sudan. Recently, the army regained sizable portions of Khartoum and central Sudan, intensifying the conflict between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. This ongoing war has led to catastrophic humanitarian impacts, with tens of thousands dead, over 12 million displaced, and the emergence of a severe hunger crisis.
The recent shelling in El-Obeid highlights the severity of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, marked by increasing violence and civilian casualties. As the RSF and the army continue their hostilities, the humanitarian crisis escalates, affecting millions nationwide. The situation reflects the tragic impacts of warfare, leading to immense loss of life and displacement across the region.
Original Source: www.newarab.com
