The RSF’s shelling in Khartoum has led to at least five deaths during prayers at a mosque, following a series of escalated attacks as the Sudanese army gains control in the city. The ongoing conflict between the army and the RSF, which has displaced millions, continues to contribute to a severe humanitarian crisis.
In a tragic incident in eastern Khartoum, shelling attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and injured numerous others. This attack, which occurred during evening tarawih prayers at a mosque in the East Nile district, has been reported by the Emergency Lawyers network, an organization documenting abuses in Sudan.
This incident marks the second assault on civilians following the RSF’s retreat from central Khartoum, including the loss of the presidential palace during a government offensive on Friday. Additionally, reports indicate that RSF artillery struck Omdurman, Khartoum’s twin city on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of three civilians amid severe bombardment.
The Sudanese army claims substantial territorial gains, including the central bank’s headquarters, as they press on with their operations in Khartoum. According to army spokesman Nabil Abdallah, they have substantially diminished RSF forces, stating that “hundreds of militia members who tried to escape through pockets in central Khartoum” have been eliminated.
The RSF has intensified its hold in western Sudan, reinforcing battle lines and effectively steering the nation toward a de facto partition. They are reportedly establishing a parallel government in the areas under their control, which is unlikely to receive significant international acknowledgment.
Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Sudan has endured a profound humanitarian crisis, resulting in tens of thousands of fatalities and the displacement of more than 12 million individuals.
The recent shelling in Khartoum by the RSF has tragically resulted in civilian casualties, highlighting the ongoing violence as the Sudanese army asserts its control over the capital. As the RSF cedes territory and consolidates power elsewhere, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, leaving millions displaced and in peril. The struggle for dominance between the army and RSF reflects broader implications for Sudan’s future governance and stability.
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