Escalating Conflict in Sudan: RSF Atrocities Result in Deaths and Displacement

Sudan’s RSF has killed at least 50 people in Khartoum amid escalating clashes with the army. Over 70 individuals have been abducted, and malnutrition among children has reached critical levels, with UNICEF predicting millions may face starvation this year. The conflict, which started in April 2023, has led to widespread dislocation and humanitarian crises.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have been responsible for at least 50 fatalities in Khartoum over the past week amidst escalating conflict with the army. The Khartoum Emergency Response Room has reported that civilians across various regions are facing severe human rights violations perpetrated by the RSF and affiliated militias.

During this week, approximately 70 individuals, including 12 aid volunteers, were reportedly abducted. The situation has led to significant forced displacement within the central, southern, and eastern parts of the capital. Incidents of sexual violence have also been reported, although precise numbers remain elusive due to societal stigma.

The level of malnutrition in Khartoum has reached alarming proportions, with seven children dying since March. UNICEF estimates that around 3.2 million children in Sudan are likely to suffer from malnutrition this year. Reports indicate that famine has been declared in three displacement camps in Darfur and various locations in the Nuba mountains, according to U.N. assessments.

The conflict between RSF and the army, which began in April 2023, has intensified, particularly as the army has recently attempted to reclaim lost territory in Khartoum and its surroundings. RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, in a recent video address, affirmed that his forces would not vacate the Republican Palace.

The army announced its advances toward Khartoum from the southern front, indicating a convergence with units inside the city, thereby increasing the pressure on RSF fighters. Overall, the conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced more than 12 million, and generated a widespread humanitarian crisis. In Khartoum alone, at least 3.5 million individuals have been forcibly displaced, and nearly 100,000 people are currently facing acute famine conditions, as per U.N. reports.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, led by the Rapid Support Forces against the army, has resulted in severe humanitarian crises, including numerous deaths and widespread displacement. Reports indicate alarming levels of malnutrition among children and recent declarations of famine in various regions. The conflict’s escalation, particularly in Khartoum, continues to pose a significant threat to civilian safety and welfare.

Original Source: news.az