Sudan Army Air Strike in Darfur Market Claims Hundreds of Lives

A Sudanese war monitor reported that an army air strike on Tora market in North Darfur killed hundreds of civilians, raising concerns over the ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The situation in Darfur remains dire, marked by widespread violence and humanitarian crises affecting millions.

On March 25, 2025, a Sudanese war monitor reported that the army conducted an air strike on a market in the Darfur region, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians. The Emergency Lawyers group highlighted that the air strike on Tora market in North Darfur was indiscriminate and left many seriously injured. However, the exact timing of the strike remains unspecified and the toll could not be independently verified due to a communications blackout in the area.

The Sudanese army has been engaged in conflict with the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023. Following the reported strike, the RSF alleged that the army had committed a “massacre” on the previous day, exacerbating the ongoing violence in the region. The war in Sudan has resulted in tens of thousands of fatalities, while displacing more than 12 million people and leading to significant humanitarian crises, particularly in Darfur.

Darfur, comparable in size to France, has been afflicted by severe violence, including the use of barrel bombs in civilian areas and attacks on displacement camps that are already suffering from famine. The RSF has deployed advanced drones; however, the army maintains aerial superiority with its warplanes, frequently targeting RSF positions throughout Darfur. The situation remains critical, with combat contributing to one of the worst humanitarian emergencies in the world today.

The recent air strike in the Darfur market underscores the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with significant loss of life and injury among civilians. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues to exacerbate the situation, as the war has resulted in massive displacement and widespread hunger. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the urgent need for international attention and assistance becomes increasingly apparent.

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