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UN warns RSF push toward strategic Sudanese city el-Obeid could spark crisis
world-news17 days ago

UN warns RSF push toward strategic Sudanese city el-Obeid could spark crisis

The United Nations warns that the RSF paramilitary is closing in on el-Obeid, a strategic city in Sudan’s West Kordofan, risking a siege that could deepen civilian suffering as drone strikes damage power facilities, bridges and supply routes. The army says it will defend the city, while analysts caution the RSF remains a credible threat even if weakened. Officials urge an immediate halt to the offensive and safe civilian exits, noting a spike in drone-related deaths in the region.

via AP News|
#drone-surveillance-and-warfare#khartoum#sudan
Khartoum as a Ghost Town: Sudan’s Civil War Wages On
international2 months ago

Khartoum as a Ghost Town: Sudan’s Civil War Wages On

A year after the SAF retook Khartoum, much of the capital is a ghost town as fighting continues across Sudan, exposing a massive humanitarian crisis with millions in need and displaced. Foreign backers, political infighting, and a politicized aid system complicate relief, while local activists and health officials voice resilience and advocate decentralizing health services to help rebuild the country.

via The Hill|
#civil-war#humanitarian-crisis#international
Khartoum's Mass Graves Tell the Toll of Sudan's War
world3 months ago

Khartoum's Mass Graves Tell the Toll of Sudan's War

Years of fighting between Sudan’s army and the RSF left Khartoum a city of graves, with thousands buried in makeshift sites as cemeteries became inaccessible; authorities have recovered about 23,000 bodies, but tens of thousands remain in mass graves, and the death toll is estimated in the hundreds of thousands alongside around 12 million displaced, underscoring a dire humanitarian crisis.

via Los Angeles Times|
#displacement#khartoum#mass-graves
"Sudan's Dire Human Rights Crisis Under RSF Rule: Urgent Action Needed"
world-human-rights2 years ago

"Sudan's Dire Human Rights Crisis Under RSF Rule: Urgent Action Needed"

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have turned Sudan’s capital Khartoum into a plundered, lawless, and bloodied shell of its historic self, controlling most of the city, looting markets, homes, and setting up checkpoints, leading to a general state of fear and a curfew. The RSF, historically known as the Janjaweed, are committing atrocities, including looting, arson, and sexual violence, prompting a major humanitarian crisis and a desperate reliance on the paramilitary for handouts. The RSF's control has led to a catastrophic hunger crisis, with the army exacerbating it by restricting aid shipments, and civilians living in constant fear of violence and sexual assault.

via Al Jazeera English|
#humanitarian-crisis#janjaweed#khartoum
Sudan's Landmark Skyscraper Engulfed in Flames Amidst Ongoing Conflict
conflict2 years ago

Sudan's Landmark Skyscraper Engulfed in Flames Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The iconic Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company Tower in Khartoum, Sudan, has been engulfed in flames amid heavy fighting between the army and rival forces. The violence, which began in April, has resulted in over one million people being displaced. The conflict is a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with the RSF attempting to take control of the capital. The cause of the fire in the skyscraper is still unknown, and there have been no reports of injuries or deaths.

via BBC|
#army#conflict#khartoum
Deadly Drone Attack on Khartoum Market Leaves Dozens Dead
conflict2 years ago

Deadly Drone Attack on Khartoum Market Leaves Dozens Dead

At least 35 people have been killed and over 60 wounded in an attack on a crowded market in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The attack, described as "carnage" by MSF, was carried out with explosive weapons, and air strikes and shelling continue in the city. Sudan has been in a civil war since April, with rival military factions fighting for control. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions and thousands of deaths. Efforts to mediate an end to the conflict have been unsuccessful, with several broken ceasefires.

via BBC|
#attack#civil-war#conflict
"Deadly Drone Attack Claims Dozens of Lives in Khartoum, Sudan"
conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

"Deadly Drone Attack Claims Dozens of Lives in Khartoum, Sudan"

At least 40 people have been killed and 70 injured in a drone attack on an open market in Khartoum, Sudan. The Sudanese army is believed to be responsible for the attack, which occurred amid ongoing conflict between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The situation in Khartoum remains dire, with a lack of medical assistance and no ceasefire in sight. The conflict has resulted in widespread violence, displacement, and ethnic tensions, with thousands of people killed and millions displaced.

via Al Jazeera English|
#conflictinternational-relations#drone-attack#khartoum
Deadly Drone Attack on Khartoum Market Leaves Dozens Dead
conflict2 years ago

Deadly Drone Attack on Khartoum Market Leaves Dozens Dead

At least 40 civilians were killed and dozens injured in an air strike on a market in southern Khartoum, marking the largest single-incident death toll since the war in Sudan began in April. The Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in a conflict for nearly five months, with both sides intensifying air and artillery strikes in residential areas. The RSF accused the Sudanese army of carrying out the attack, while the army blamed the RSF. The ongoing violence has resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, with limited access to medical care and supplies exacerbating the situation.

via Reuters|
#air-strike#civilian-casualties#conflict
Weekend Attacks in Khartoum Claim Lives of 25 Innocent Civilians
conflictwar2 years ago

Weekend Attacks in Khartoum Claim Lives of 25 Innocent Civilians

At least 25 civilians were killed in attacks over the weekend in Khartoum, Sudan, as violence continues to escalate after nearly five months of war. Airstrikes and artillery fire have targeted residential areas, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. The conflict between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has claimed an estimated 5,000 lives since April. Western countries have accused the RSF and allied militias of ethnic-based killings, while the army has been accused of abuses. More than half of Sudan's population requires humanitarian aid, and millions have been internally displaced or fled to neighboring countries. Resistance committees are providing assistance to those affected by the conflict.

via The Guardian|
#airstrikes#civilian-casualties#conflictwar
Sudanese Army Base Battle Intensifies in Khartoum
conflictwar2 years ago

Sudanese Army Base Battle Intensifies in Khartoum

Clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army continue for a third day over an army base in Khartoum, as both sides vie for control in the ongoing four-month war. The RSF claimed to have entered the base and captured tanks, but the army managed to drive them out. If the army loses the base, it would be their last stronghold in the capital. Displacement and civilian deaths have been reported, with battles also taking place in other regions of Sudan. The United Nations reports that at least 60 people have been killed and 50,000 displaced between August 11 and 17, while Save the Children states that 500 children have died from hunger since April.

via Al Jazeera English|
#army#conflictwar#displacement
Sudan's Morgues Overwhelmed, Thousands of Bodies Left to Decompose
conflicthealth2 years ago

Sudan's Morgues Overwhelmed, Thousands of Bodies Left to Decompose

As the war in Sudan continues, morgues in the capital city of Khartoum have reached their breaking point, leaving thousands of decomposing bodies on the streets and raising concerns of a cholera outbreak. Prolonged power outages have left the morgues without refrigeration, and the absence of medical staff has left the corpses untreated. The violence has already claimed the lives of over 1,100 people and injured more than 12,000, with children being particularly affected. The conflict shows no signs of resolution, and the deteriorating situation has led to a health crisis and widespread suffering among the population.

via CNN|
#cholera-outbreak#conflicthealth#khartoum
Sudan's Army Struggles to Control Growing Conflict.
conflict3 years ago

Sudan's Army Struggles to Control Growing Conflict.

The Sudanese army has been largely absent from the streets of Khartoum during the two-month conflict, leaving much of the capital under the control of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite being twice the size of the RSF. The RSF is in control of key sites in and around the three cities, including the main oil terminal, state media's headquarters, and much of the international airport. The army has relied on militias in the past, and its history of racism and slavery has hindered its effectiveness.

via BBC|
#army#conflict#khartoum