An airstrike by SAF resulted in seven civilian deaths in Umm Kuraydim, coinciding with RSF advances. The National Umma Party condemned these actions, labeling them as war crimes, and called for humanitarian aid. SAF is reportedly targeting Bara to cut off RSF routes from Khartoum to Kordofan and Darfur.
Recent reports indicate that an airstrike by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) resulted in the deaths of at least seven civilians in Umm Kuraydim, located north of El Obeid in North Kordofan. This incident coincided with advances made by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the region. The opposition National Umma Party (NUP) has accused SAF warplanes of conducting attacks on the area while the RSF was advancing, leading to civilian casualties.
The NUP condemned what they described as indiscriminate aerial bombardment targeting civilians and criticized the RSF’s incursion into a residential area lacking military significance. Moreover, they emphasized that the military actions posed a serious threat to the safety of civilians, causing significant panic among families. The allegations denounce both the aerial strikes by the SAF and the military presence of the RSF as violations of international humanitarian law.
The NUP categorized the military operations by the RSF and the aerial assaults by the SAF as war crimes and calls for the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors to provide urgent assistance to the affected civilians across Sudan. Radio Dabanga has sought comments from both the SAF and RSF regarding the accusations made by the NUP.
In additional developments, reports from Radio Dabanga suggest that the SAF is conducting offensive operations in Bara, aiming to sever the route utilized by the RSF as they advance from Khartoum towards Kordofan and Darfur. The RSF has recently claimed success against an SAF force in close proximity to Bara, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region following completed operations in Um Rawaba and El Rahad.
In summary, the ongoing conflict in North Kordofan has led to significant civilian casualties due to airstrikes conducted by SAF amidst RSF advances. The National Umma Party has condemned these military actions, emphasizing their violation of humanitarian laws and calling for humanitarian support. The situation remains precarious with military actions between the SAF and RSF continuing to unfold, presenting an overarching threat to civilian safety.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
