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Al-Fashir under bombardment: Civil war claims hundreds of victims!
Dramatic attacks by the RSF militia in Sudan: Over 60 deaths in Al-Fashir, humanitarian crisis escalates.
Al-Fashir under bombardment: Civil war claims hundreds of victims!
On Saturday night there were devastating attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al-Fashir, Sudan, in which more than 60 people lost their lives. These attacks, which used both drones and artillery shells, mainly hit residential areas and a mosque, catastrophically worsening the humanitarian situation in the city. Hundreds of civilians were killed during the attacks, according to resistance committees. Small newspaper reports that...
The situation in Al-Fashir has been extremely tense for over a year and a half. The city is under siege by the RSF, who are trying to take control of the regular army's last stronghold in Darfur. The siege has spread hunger and disease among civilians, while residents are forced to dig bunkers in their homes to protect themselves from daily bombardments. Time shows that...
Attacks on civilian targets
The RSF's attacks are increasingly directed against civilian targets, such as the mosque in the Abu Shouk refugee camp. The UN humanitarian coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown, expressed dismay at the incident. Attacks on religious buildings constitute war crimes under international law; Appropriate investigations are therefore necessary to hold those responsible accountable. Since the civil war began in April 2023, nearly 3,400 civilians have been killed in the fighting, representing 80% of the deaths from the previous year. Small newspaper highlights that…
The past year was marked by a power struggle between the RSF and the Sudanese army. This arose after an attempt to integrate the RSF into the regular armed forces failed. This civil war has claimed over 15,000 lives and displaced more than 13 million people, including 10.9 million internally displaced people. 25.6 million people are at risk of hunger. The bpb emphasizes that...
Evidence of further escalations
The RSF, led by General Hemeti, has gained control in various regions and may attempt to fully capture the capital of North Darfur, El Fasher. If this happens, more civilian casualties could follow. The international community, represented by the USA, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt, called for a three-month ceasefire in September 2023 in order to be able to provide humanitarian aid and achieve a permanent ceasefire. Time notes that...
The complex power structures in Sudan, which are characterized by decades of conflict and marginalization, are at the center of this humanitarian crisis. Civil society, including professional associations and young people, have long called for democratic transformation, but implementation of these demands has been under pressure from military actors and ineffective international diplomacy. Prospects for peace remain bleak as civilians continue to suffer the devastating consequences of the conflict. The bpb reports that...