RSF Shelling in Sudan Claims Nine Lives, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

On Sunday, paramilitary RSF shelling in El-Obeid, Sudan, resulted in nine civilian deaths and 21 injuries. This conflict follows the RSF’s siege on the city being lifted last month. The ongoing fighting has led to significant humanitarian crises in the region, with millions displaced due to the violence between military factions.

On Sunday, a shelling incident attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, resulted in the deaths of nine civilians and injuries to 21 others. This violence began after the RSF and the army have been at odds since April 2023, particularly affecting civilian areas, as reported by a medical source from the local hospital.

The attack occurred amidst ongoing hostilities, with one shell reportedly striking a public transport bus. Eyewitnesses described the bombardment’s intensity, marking the third consecutive day of RSF attacks from the northern and eastern fronts. The local hospital, which has been overwhelmed, reported that two individuals succumbed to their injuries on the same day, raising the total death toll.

Last month, the Sudanese army successfully breached a prolonged siege placed by the RSF on El-Obeid, a significant strategic location connecting Khartoum to the western region of Darfur. The RSF has overtaken most of Darfur, while the army maintains control over the northern and eastern areas of the nation, along with recently reclaiming significant territories in Khartoum and central Sudan.

The conflict, primarily between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has resulted in substantial casualties, displacing over 12 million people and precipitating the largest crises of hunger and displacement worldwide.

The recent shelling by RSF forces in El-Obeid has culminated in significant civilian casualties, indicative of the ongoing violence in Sudan. The conflict, stemming from power struggles between military leaders, has severely impacted the local population with ongoing displacement and humanitarian crisis. Continued monitoring and response are critical as the situation unfolds further.

Original Source: www.newarab.com