The ongoing power struggle between the Sudanese army and the notorious paramilitary force, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has escalated into a violent conflict resulting in the death of 56 civilians in Khartoum. The clashes erupted following tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule, with both the army and the RSF claiming control over key sites in the capital, including the presidential palace, state TV, and army headquarters. The conflict has also resulted in heavy artillery being heard in the adjoining cities of Omdurman and Bahri, with eyewitnesses reporting gunfire in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan. In response to the conflict, the army has targeted RSF bases with airstrikes and urged people to stay indoors.
56 Civilians and Dozens of Military Personnel Were Killed
The ongoing violence has resulted in the death of 56 civilians and dozens of military personnel, according to the Sudanese doctors’ committee. The conflict has also claimed the lives of three employees of the World Food Programme. The UN body delivers food assistance to vulnerable communities in the region. The RSF, commanded by Sudan’s deputy leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has vowed to keep fighting until all army bases are captured. Meanwhile, Sudan’s armed forces have ruled out negotiations until the dissolution of the RSF, further aggravating the conflict.
The Conflict Has Also Resulted in the Loss of Life of Humanitarian Workers
The ongoing power struggle between the Sudanese army and the RSF has resulted in widespread violence, with civilians caught in the crossfire. The conflict has also resulted in the loss of life of humanitarian workers, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region. The situation is likely to worsen if the conflict continues, and urgent intervention is needed to restore peace and stability in Sudan. Also learn about Fire at Tampines Flat Sends Five to Hospital.
