At least five people were killed and many injured in shelling by the RSF in Khartoum during evening prayers. This attack follows recent military actions by the Sudanese army, which has gained control of key sites in the capital. The ongoing conflict has led to a severe humanitarian crisis with significant loss of life and extensive displacement.
At least five individuals have been killed and many more injured due to shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in eastern Khartoum, as reported by a Sudanese pro-democracy lawyers’ group. This tragic incident occurred during evening tarawih prayers at a mosque in the East Nile district, highlighting the ongoing violence against civilians amidst the conflict in Sudan.
This assault represents the second incident involving civilian casualties since the RSF lost significant ground, including the presidential palace, during a military offensive by the Sudanese army on Friday. The situation escalated further on Sunday with RSF artillery striking Omdurman, resulting in the deaths of three civilians amid what witnesses described as some of the most intense bombardments in recent months.
The Sudanese armed forces are asserting their control over Kharoum following significant gains, including the capture of the central bank headquarters. Army spokesman Nabil Abdallah stated that hundreds of RSF militia members were eliminated during the conflict. The RSF, however, continues to solidify its presence in the western regions of Sudan, moving toward what appears to be a de facto partition of the country.
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military, led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, commanded by former deputy commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has precipitated a humanitarian crisis. Since April 2023, this brutal conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of over 12 million individuals in Sudan.
The situation in Sudan remains dire as violence continues to escalate, with civilian casualties on the rise due to attacks primarily attributed to the RSF. The military’s advances towards total control of Khartoum and critical infrastructures have not quelled the humanitarian disaster unfolding throughout the nation. Continued conflict between the military and the RSF poses significant challenges to both stability and humanitarian efforts in the region.
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