On Sunday, shelling by the RSF in El Fasher, North Darfur, left at least nine civilians dead and 17 injured. The RSF also attacked El Obeid, killing a child. The Sudanese Air Force responded by destroying RSF vehicles and repelling ground assaults. Tensions continue as civilians face dire consequences amidst the conflict and allegations against the SAF arise.
In El Fasher, North Darfur, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelling on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least nine civilians, with 17 others sustaining injuries, as reported by the Sudanese Armed Forces’ Sixth Infantry Division. Additional reports indicate that the RSF also conducted attacks in El Obeid, North Kordofan, killing a child and injuring eight during the Eid El Fitr celebrations.
The Sudanese Air Force successfully repelled an RSF ground assault on El Fasher, destroying four military vehicles and claiming numerous RSF fighter lives. Airstrikes targeted an RSF supply convoy, leading to the destruction of 12 combat vehicles and provoking a retreat by the paramilitary group. Furthermore, five displaced individuals sustained serious injuries when the SAF bombed the Shangil Tobaya camp in North Darfur on Saturday evening.
The General Coordination of Camps for Displaced Persons and Refugees has accused the SAF of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and homes. Efforts to obtain comments from the SAF have been unsuccessful. The preceding week, SAF warplanes bombed a market in Tora, near El Fasher, resulting in considerable casualties with reports suggesting hundreds of fatalities.
Maj Gen Ahmed Elkhader Saleh, the commander of the Sixth Infantry Division, affirmed the commitment to lifting the RSF siege on El Fasher, stating that “victory was looming on the horizon.” El Fasher has faced ongoing conflict since May of last year, with the RSF’s siege intensifying as they attempt to seize the last government-held stronghold in Darfur. The persistent fighting has led to the mass displacement of the city’s population and severe destruction of critical infrastructure, including hospitals and water supply systems.
The recent RSF shelling in El Fasher, North Darfur, has resulted in significant civilian casualties, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region. The Sudanese Air Force’s response to repel the RSF attacks indicates a continued effort to safeguard the area. Furthermore, accusations against the SAF regarding the targeting of civilian facilities raise concerns over the humanitarian situation as El Fasher remains under siege and faces destruction of essential services.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
