The conflict in Khartoum has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, with over 3.5 million fleeing the city and widespread starvation affecting many residents. Volunteering efforts persist amidst treacherous conditions, but infrastructure destruction and violence hinder relief. The war has created filthy and hostile living environments, with mass graves discovered indicating grave human rights violations.
In war-torn Khartoum, the conditions have created a horrifying scene as Red Crescent workers recover bodies from a sewage pit, with 14 more victims suspected to be below. “They were shot in the head, some have crushed skulls,” stated Hisham Zein al-Abdeen, the head of forensic medicine at the Health Ministry. The ongoing conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left the capital in ruins, with over 3.5 million residents fleeing since its onset.
Since the outbreak of the war in April 2023, the central conflict has been between Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and former deputy RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 12 million people. The army has recently regained control over parts of Khartoum, yet Daglo remains defiant. “We will not leave the Republican Palace,” he remarked, indicating continued RSF presence.
An AFP team documented the devastation as they traveled through Bahri, where remnants of the once-vibrant city lay desolate. Abandoned properties, debris, and makeshift gatherings of civilians reflected the ongoing trauma. Numerous mass graves have been discovered, including at the Omdurman courthouse, signaling the depth of violence faced by residents.
Survival in these conditions is precarious. The community struggles with food scarcity and lack of electricity. Women have set up community kitchens to prepare meals, relying on alternative cooking methods due to the unavailability of gas. “When the RSF was here, we couldn’t get money in. Any money we’d receive, they would take,” explained Mouayad al-Haj, highlighting the ongoing struggle of volunteers to provide for those in need.
The conflict, initially a power struggle, has escalated into a profound humanitarian crisis, leading to widespread displacement and hunger. Famine conditions have been reported in several camps, with Khartoum alone witnessing at least 100,000 people facing starving conditions, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification supported by the UN.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, primarily between the army and the RSF, has resulted in catastrophic humanitarian consequences for the population of Khartoum. With over 3.5 million people having fled and many remaining in perilous conditions, the situation is worsened by food shortages and infrastructural damage. The steadfastness of community volunteers amid deteriorating conditions illustrates both the resilience and desperation of those affected by this crisis.
Original Source: 24newshd.tv
