Paramilitary Shelling on Camp Kills 8 in Sudan's Darfur: Rescuers
Displacement camp in Sudan's Darfur region hit by paramilitary forces, killing eight civilians and injuring others.
PORT SUDAN: Paramilitary forces shelled a displacement camp in Sudan’s Darfur region on Thursday, resulting in the death of eight civilians with several others injured, according to information provided by a local rescue group.
The attack targeted the Abu Shouk camp located on the outskirts of El Fasher, which serves as the capital of North Darfur and is one of the last major strongholds not under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The situation in El-Fasher has been tense due to ongoing conflict between the RSF and the regular army since April 2023.
Recent weeks have seen increased hostilities as the city remains besieged by paramilitary forces.
The recent bombardment on the Abu Shouk camp marks a significant escalation in the region, which has already been affected by famine conditions declared in December last year.
The UN’s children agency, UNICEF, expressed deep concern over the attack, emphasizing that violence against children is entirely unconscionable.
Additionally, the RSF claimed to have inflicted heavy casualties on army personnel in attacks carried out in North Kordofan, a region southwest of Khartoum, further highlighting the intensity and scope of the conflict.
The ongoing conflict has now entered its third year, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and displacing millions.
The strategic importance of these regions has become increasingly critical as both sides vie for control, complicating efforts to achieve peace and stability.
In response to the recent violence, analysts suggest that the RSF aims to redefine its role within the conflict, seeking to establish itself as an alternative government in western Sudan.
This development poses significant implications for the political landscape of the region and undermines the legitimacy of the authorities in Port Sudan.
The attack targeted the Abu Shouk camp located on the outskirts of El Fasher, which serves as the capital of North Darfur and is one of the last major strongholds not under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The situation in El-Fasher has been tense due to ongoing conflict between the RSF and the regular army since April 2023.
Recent weeks have seen increased hostilities as the city remains besieged by paramilitary forces.
The recent bombardment on the Abu Shouk camp marks a significant escalation in the region, which has already been affected by famine conditions declared in December last year.
The UN’s children agency, UNICEF, expressed deep concern over the attack, emphasizing that violence against children is entirely unconscionable.
Additionally, the RSF claimed to have inflicted heavy casualties on army personnel in attacks carried out in North Kordofan, a region southwest of Khartoum, further highlighting the intensity and scope of the conflict.
The ongoing conflict has now entered its third year, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and displacing millions.
The strategic importance of these regions has become increasingly critical as both sides vie for control, complicating efforts to achieve peace and stability.
In response to the recent violence, analysts suggest that the RSF aims to redefine its role within the conflict, seeking to establish itself as an alternative government in western Sudan.
This development poses significant implications for the political landscape of the region and undermines the legitimacy of the authorities in Port Sudan.
