On Sunday, paramilitary shelling by the RSF in El-Obeid, Sudan, killed nine civilians and injured 21, according to medical reports. The attack continues a series of bombardments since the RSF has been at war with the army since April 2023. The conflict has led to significant humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and facing severe hunger.
On Sunday, paramilitary shelling in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, resulted in the deaths of nine civilians and injuries to 21 others, as reported by a medical source. This attack was launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been engaged in conflict with the army since April 2023. An anonymous source at the main hospital confirmed that among the wounded, 23 civilians were reported, two of whom later died from their injuries, raising the death toll to nine.
Witnesses described intense bombardments by the RSF throughout the day, with a notable incident involving a shell striking a public transport bus carrying civilians, marking the third consecutive day of attacks originating from the north and east directions. Last month, the Sudanese army successfully lifted a nearly two-year siege imposed by the RSF on El-Obeid, a city located at a strategic junction between the capital, Khartoum, and the western region of Darfur.
While the RSF has largely gained control over Darfur, the army retains authority in the northern and eastern regions of Sudan, having recently recaptured significant areas in Khartoum and central Sudan. This ongoing conflict, embroiling army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against former deputy and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing over 12 million individuals and contributing to extreme levels of hunger and suffering among the population.
The recent shelling in El-Obeid reflects the ongoing and severe conflict between Sudan’s army and the RSF, resulting in civilian casualties and escalating humanitarian crises. With the RSF continuing its attacks after a significant siege was lifted, the situation remains precarious, highlighting the dangers faced by civilians amidst this conflict. The broader implications of this conflict have resulted in widespread displacement and a hunger crisis affecting millions across the country.
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