The UN has reported more than 400 fatalities linked to recent violence in Sudan's Darfur region as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces escalate their attacks. This conflict, part of a broader civil war, continues to displace millions and create dire humanitarian conditions.
UN Reports Over 400 Deaths in Sudan's Darfur Amid Ongoing Conflict
UN Reports Over 400 Deaths in Sudan's Darfur Amid Ongoing Conflict
The brutal conflict between Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and the army has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with thousands displaced and over 400 reported dead, according to the UN.
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The humanitarian crisis in Sudan escalates as the UN confirms that more than 400 people have been killed in updates from the Darfur region, driven by fierce attacks from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These assaults primarily targeted refugee camps around El-Fasher, the last holdout of the Sudanese army in the region, as competition for control intensifies between the two factions.
The RSF commenced heavy ground and air offensives last week, aiming to seize El-Fasher amidst ongoing violence that has trapped millions in an environment of fear and suffering. Since April 2023, Sudan has faced a bloody power struggle, creating one of the world's gravest humanitarian emergencies. According to UN officials, a minimum of 148 fatalities were verified over a recent weekend alone, with dire indications that the actual numbers, including Sunday’s violence, are significantly higher.
Among the deceased, at least nine humanitarian aid workers are reported to have been caught in the crossfire. The surrounding refugee camps, Zamzam and Abu Shouk, currently shelter over 700,000 individuals, many facing perilous conditions akin to famine.
In an attempt to distance itself from the bloodshed, the RSF claimed on Saturday that any incidents of civilian killings were fabrications aimed to tarnish their image. The following day, the RSF announced the "successful liberation" of the camp from what they labeled the Sudanese army's manipulative tactics of utilizing civilians as shields within military operations.
El-Fasher remains under siege, highlighting the increasing complexity of the humanitarian landscape as the conflict approaches its second anniversary. UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, has urged all involved parties to recommit to steps toward resolution, emphasizing the urgent need for peace.
As the situation unfolds, the plight of Sudanese civilians continues to worsen, with the specter of starvation and further violence looming ominously over the region.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan escalates as the UN confirms that more than 400 people have been killed in updates from the Darfur region, driven by fierce attacks from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These assaults primarily targeted refugee camps around El-Fasher, the last holdout of the Sudanese army in the region, as competition for control intensifies between the two factions.
The RSF commenced heavy ground and air offensives last week, aiming to seize El-Fasher amidst ongoing violence that has trapped millions in an environment of fear and suffering. Since April 2023, Sudan has faced a bloody power struggle, creating one of the world's gravest humanitarian emergencies. According to UN officials, a minimum of 148 fatalities were verified over a recent weekend alone, with dire indications that the actual numbers, including Sunday’s violence, are significantly higher.
Among the deceased, at least nine humanitarian aid workers are reported to have been caught in the crossfire. The surrounding refugee camps, Zamzam and Abu Shouk, currently shelter over 700,000 individuals, many facing perilous conditions akin to famine.
In an attempt to distance itself from the bloodshed, the RSF claimed on Saturday that any incidents of civilian killings were fabrications aimed to tarnish their image. The following day, the RSF announced the "successful liberation" of the camp from what they labeled the Sudanese army's manipulative tactics of utilizing civilians as shields within military operations.
El-Fasher remains under siege, highlighting the increasing complexity of the humanitarian landscape as the conflict approaches its second anniversary. UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, has urged all involved parties to recommit to steps toward resolution, emphasizing the urgent need for peace.
As the situation unfolds, the plight of Sudanese civilians continues to worsen, with the specter of starvation and further violence looming ominously over the region.
