Six Civilians Killed, Including Children, in Sudan’s Omdurman Shelling

The RSF’s shelling in Omdurman killed six civilians, including two children, and wounded 36 others, as the conflict in Sudan escalates. The war, ongoing since April 2023, has resulted in massive displacement and casualties, signifying a severe humanitarian crisis.

The recent shelling by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, resulted in the tragic death of six civilians, including two children. This incident, reported by medical sources, occurred on Sunday and also left 36 individuals injured, with a significant number of those affected being children, according to an anonymous doctor who spoke with AFP due to security concerns. The Khartoum regional government’s media office indicated that residential areas were specifically targeted during the bombardment, affecting innocent civilians in their homes and children at play.

Since the onset of the conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army in April 2023, the situation in the capital has escalated significantly. Initially, the RSF made territorial gains, but the army has recently regained some ground and now asserts its position is less than a kilometer from the presidential palace, which the RSF captured early in the conflict.

This ongoing war has led to catastrophic consequences, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives and the displacement of over 12 million people, marking it as the largest displacement and hunger crisis in the world. In Khartoum alone, approximately 3.5 million residents have been forced to flee their homes, highlighting the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding.

Sudan is currently experiencing deep divisions, with the RSF exerting control over much of western Darfur and parts of the south, while the army retains strength in the northern and eastern regions. Recent military advances in both central Sudan and Khartoum indicate an escalation in the struggle for dominance over the capital, exacerbating the conflict between these two forces.

The recent shelling in Omdurman by the RSF underscores the severe humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. With significant civilian casualties and injuries, the violence highlights the alarming situation in Khartoum, where millions are displaced and the struggle between military factions continues to intensify. The division of power within the country raises urgent concerns regarding stability and the humanitarian crisis facing millions of civilians.

Original Source: newscentral.africa