The recent shelling by Sudan’s RSF in Omdurman resulted in six civilian deaths, including two children, with 36 others wounded. This attack is a part of the ongoing conflict that has intensified since April 2023, leading to significant casualties and displacement across the country, particularly in Khartoum.
The recent shelling in Omdurman, Sudan, conducted by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulted in the tragic deaths of six civilians, including two children. A medical source reported that the attack, which took place on Sunday, also injured 36 individuals, half of whom were children, according to an anonymous doctor due to safety concerns. The regional government indicated that the shelling targeted residential neighborhoods, impacting people in their homes and children at play.
This escalation is part of the ongoing conflict between the RSF and Sudan’s army, which commenced in April 2023. The RSF initially gained territory, but recent reports indicate that the army has made strategic advances, claiming to be less than one kilometre from the presidential palace that was captured early in the conflict. The violence has led to significant casualties and displacements, with the war resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands and displacing over 12 million individuals—the largest displacement and hunger crisis globally.
Khartoum has been particularly affected, with an estimated 3.5 million residents forced to evacuate. As the conflict continues, Sudan remains deeply divided, with the RSF controlling significant portions of Darfur and parts of southern Sudan, while the army maintains authority in the northern and eastern regions. Recent military activities in central Sudan and Khartoum signify an escalation in the struggle for supremacy in the capital.
The shelling in Omdurman underscores the devastating toll of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has led to numerous casualties and massive displacement. With the RSF and Sudan’s army continuing to clash for control, the humanitarian crisis deepens, affecting millions. The situation remains precarious as both factions vie for dominance in a country facing dire challenges.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
