Tragic Casualties in Omdurman Shelling Amidst Sudan’s Intensified Conflict

The RSF’s shelling of Omdurman resulted in six civilian deaths, including two children, and left 36 others injured. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has dramatically escalated in Khartoum, with tens of thousands killed and over 12 million displaced. Sudan remains deeply divided as the struggle for control continues.

In a tragic incident on Sunday, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelled Omdurman, resulting in the death of six civilians, including two children. A medical source revealed this information, noting that at least 36 civilians were wounded, with half of them being children according to an anonymous doctor citing safety concerns. The bombardment targeted residential areas in northern Omdurman, affecting individuals within their homes and children who were playing on a football field.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 between the RSF and the Sudanese army, has escalated significantly in Khartoum this year. Following initial territorial losses, the army has regained ground and claims to be positioned just under a kilometer away from the presidential palace, which the RSF captured at the start of the conflict. This resurgence within the army highlights the changing dynamics of the war.

This devastating war has resulted in significant casualties, with tens of thousands reported dead and over 12 million people displaced, creating the largest displacement and hunger crisis globally. In Khartoum alone, approximately 3.5 million residents have been compelled to flee their homes, indicating the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis.

Sudan is now severely divided, with the RSF holding substantial territory in Darfur and parts of the southern regions, while the army retains control in the north and east. Recent military gains in central Sudan and around Khartoum have exacerbated the struggle for dominance over the capital, further complicating the already dire situation.

The ongoing shelling in Sudan’s Omdurman highlights the critical humanitarian crisis stemming from the intensified conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army. The loss of civilian lives, particularly children, points to the severe impact of the war on innocent populations. The division within Sudan and the widespread displacement underline the urgent need for international attention and intervention to address the escalating crisis.

Original Source: newscentral.africa