A recent RSF shelling in El Fasher, North Darfur, killed ten and injured twenty-three, escalating the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The RSF has launched drone attacks, countered by SAF air defenses. Overall, the conflict has claimed nearly 30,000 lives and displaced over 15 million people.
In El Fasher, North Darfur, a violent shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) resulted in the deaths of at least ten individuals, including a three-year-old girl, with an additional twenty-three injured. This incident involved the firing of 37 artillery shells targeting residential areas and a shelter center, as reported by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Those injured have been transferred to medical facilities for urgent care.
The RSF attempted to strike key locations in El Fasher with drone attacks; however, the SAF’s air defense units effectively intercepted and destroyed these drones. There has been no response from the RSF regarding this particular assault on the civilian population.
The conflict in Sudan has intensified since mid-April 2023, with El Fasher experiencing severe clashes between the SAF and RSF since last May. According to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, this ongoing conflict has resulted in nearly 29,683 fatalities. Estimates by the International Organization for Migration suggest that over 15 million individuals have been displaced amidst the unrest, both within Sudan and across its borders.
The recent shelling in El Fasher underscores the escalating violence perpetrated by the RSF against civilians in Sudan. With significant casualties and injuries reported, the situation remains dire as conflict persists between the SAF and RSF. The broader implications include a severe humanitarian crisis with millions displaced due to ongoing hostilities, highlighting the urgent need for international attention and intervention.
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