Civilian Casualties Soar Amid SAF and RSF Clashes in North Kordofan
Recent conflicts in North Kordofan have led to the deaths of at least seven civilians due to airstrikes by the SAF amidst advancing RSF forces. The NUP condemned these actions as violations of international humanitarian law, calling for protections for civilians and safe humanitarian corridors. Escalating tensions continue as the SAF seeks to cut off RSF supply routes in the region.
Recent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan have resulted in the deaths of at least seven civilians. An airstrike by SAF warplanes targeted the town of Umm Kuraydim as RSF troops advanced in the region, igniting significant concern among local residents. According to the opposition group National Umma Party (NUP), these actions not only killed civilians but also led to further injuries due to RSF gunfire, which they assert constitutes a breach of international humanitarian law.
The NUP condemned the indiscriminate bombing that primarily affected civilians and criticized the RSF for advancing into areas devoid of military significance. They stated that such incursions endanger civilian lives and create widespread panic among families. Furthermore, the NUP characterized the dual assaults by the SAF and RSF as war crimes, demanding the establishment of secure humanitarian corridors to facilitate the delivery of urgent assistance to affected populations.
In light of these escalating tensions, reports indicate that SAF forces are targeting Bara, aiming to sever the route used by the RSF from Khartoum to Kordofan and Darfur. Recently, the RSF proclaimed a victory over an SAF unit near Bara, adding to the complex dynamics following the SAF’s recent control of Um Rawaba and El Rahad, which eased the siege on El Obeid.
In summary, the conflict in North Kordofan has resulted in civilian casualties due to airstrikes and armed confrontations between the SAF and RSF. The opposition has raised serious allegations against both parties for their actions, which they deem as violations of international laws. Urgent humanitarian intervention is called for to safeguard and assist civilians affected by this ongoing conflict.
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