At least 56 individuals were killed and 158 injured in Omdurman, Sudan, due to artillery shelling and air strikes targeting a vegetable market. This attack, blamed on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), occurred amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has led to widespread violence and humanitarian crises.
In Omdurman, Sudan, a deadly attack on a vegetable market resulted in the deaths of at least 56 individuals, with 158 more injured. The Health Ministry attributed the violence to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which reportedly conducted both artillery shelling and air assaults. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the RSF targeted multiple streets simultaneously, leading to extensive casualties among civilians, many of whom were women and children.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023, involves a violent struggle between the Sudanese army and the RSF over the integration of their forces. This conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions, with dire humanitarian implications. Recent political developments have heightened tensions, particularly following RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo’s statements regarding retaking control of Khartoum.
The attack on the Omdurman market underscores the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing violence and air attacks. As the conflict persists, the population remains at significant risk, with millions facing hunger and instability. Efforts to provide emergency assistance are hampered by continual violence and the overwhelming number of casualties.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
