Over 45 Civilians Killed in RSF Attack in Al-Malha, Sudan

More than 45 civilians were killed in a recent attack by the RSF in Al-Malha, Sudan. Reports also indicate mass executions and numerous injuries during the incident. The RSF has reportedly taken control of this strategically significant area, exacerbating fears of escalating violence in Darfur.

Recent reports indicate that over 45 civilians were killed during an assault by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Al-Malha area, located approximately 210 kilometers north of El Fasher in western Sudan. Local organizations confirmed this attack took place on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in violence in the region.

According to a source from the Coordination of Resistance Committees in El Fasher, the RSF fighters resumed their activities in local markets and residential neighborhoods, resulting in indiscriminate gunfire that claimed the lives of over 45 individuals. Additionally, the Sudanese Doctors Network reported that 48 people from Al-Malha were subject to “mass executions,” with 63 others sustaining injuries.

The Sudanese Doctors Network further warned that these “ethnic-based mass killings” perpetuated by the RSF against the Darfur population would exacerbate the already volatile situation in the region. The RSF, however, has not yet provided a response to the allegations regarding this attack.

Prior to this incident, the RSF announced its control over Al-Malha, which is pivotal due to its location that governs essential trade routes linking Sudan and Libya. The area serves as a strategic junction leading to El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, and has witnessed ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF since May 10 of the previous year.

In conclusion, the recent attack by the RSF in Al-Malha has resulted in the tragic loss of over 45 civilian lives and raised serious concerns regarding the safety of the Darfur population. The incident underscores the ongoing ethnic tensions and violence in Sudan, particularly in Darfur. The strategic importance of Al-Malha further complicates the situation, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and resolution in this conflict-ridden area.

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