The conflict in Khartoum, Sudan, has resulted in severe humanitarian crises, such as mass displacement, high death tolls, and starvation. The power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo continues to devastate the city, where essential services are non-functional, and the population faces extreme hardship. Community efforts to provide food and shelter are ongoing, yet the situation remains dire.
In Khartoum, Sudan, the dire implications of the ongoing conflict between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have become tragically evident. Humanitarian workers, including those from the Red Crescent, are encountering the horrifying consequences of war, such as the retrieval of bloated bodies from a sewage pit. As described by Hisham Zein al-Abdeen, head of forensic medicine at Sudan’s health ministry, the deceased have either suffered gunshot wounds or severe blunt force trauma before being discarded into this pit.
The fierce battle for control of Khartoum has rendered the city almost unrecognizable after nearly two years of warfare. The conflict has uprooted more than 12 million people and caused over 3.5 million to flee, as reported by the United Nations. Streets once bustling with life now exhibit a haunting silence marked by abandoned buildings and heavily damaged infrastructure.
The power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo persists, with casualties exceeding tens of thousands. The army has recently reclaimed several territories, including Bahri and East Nile, moving closer to the presidential palace, which remains under RSF control. Daglo has publicly asserted that his forces will not vacate their position, revealing his ambitions for territorial expansion toward Port Sudan.
Efforts by military escort teams to survey the desolate remains of Khartoum depict a city in ruins. Neighborhoods such as Al-Haj Yousif stand as silent witnesses to the devastation, showcasing crumbling infrastructures and abandoned homes. Civilians remaining in the area bear visible scars from the ongoing violence, with many recounting traumatic experiences of daily life amid the chaos.
Survivors confront severe challenges, including extreme food and water shortages, exacerbated by a lack of electricity. Community kitchens, supported by volunteers, work relentlessly to provide sustenance. The kitchen in Bahri operates under challenging conditions, yet they manage to prepare essential meals using limited resources.
The war, originally ignited by a conflict over power, has escalated into a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions. With significant portions of Sudan’s infrastructure crippled and the economy crumbling, millions face the threat of mass starvation. Famine conditions are prevalent, particularly in Khartoum, where at least 100,000 people are reported to be experiencing severe food insecurity, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification data from the United Nations.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan symbolizes a profound humanitarian crisis marked by tragic loss of life, widespread displacement, and severe food scarcity. The struggle for power between military leaders has led to the decimation of Khartoum and left millions in precarious conditions. Despite the efforts of humanitarian organizations, challenges remain insurmountable as the health and safety of countless individuals continue to be jeopardized. The unfolding tragedy underscores an urgent need for international support and intervention to alleviate the suffering endured by the Sudanese populace.
Original Source: www.rfi.fr
