Recent fighting in Sudan has killed at least 65 and injured over 130, primarily in South Kordofan and Darfur. Intense clashes have persisted since April 2023, leading to severe humanitarian crises. The United Nations reports significant displacement cases, highlighting the dire need for peace and intervention to protect civilians from continued violence.
Intense conflict in South and West Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 65 individuals and injuries to over 130 others, according to medical sources. In South Kordofan, artillery attacks on the state capital, Kadugli, accounted for at least 40 fatalities and 70 injuries. Governor Mohamed Ibrahim asserted that the recent assaults were perpetrated by factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu.
Ibrahim condemned these actions as attempts to destabilize the area, promising military operations to eliminate the rebel forces surrounding Kadugli. The SPLM-N has engaged in frequent skirmishes with both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) throughout the ongoing conflict. The fighting in Sudan has intensified since April 2023, with recent weeks witnessing increased hostilities between the army and the RSF, particularly in Khartoum.
Further complicating the situation, a military airstrike in Nyala, South Darfur, led to the deaths of 25 individuals and injuries to 63, primarily affecting areas under RSF control. Nyala is located a significant distance from El-Fasher, the last remaining city in North Darfur under army influence, which has been besieged by the RSF since May. As a result, two million inhabitants of El-Fasher have faced considerable hardships amid the deteriorating conditions.
The recent escalation of violence has not only affected those in Kadugli and Nyala, but has also resulted in severe casualties in Khartoum. An attack on a bustling market in Omdurman, under army control, claimed at least 60 lives and wounded over 150, demonstrating the indiscriminate nature of the ongoing civil war. Civilian areas have consistently been the focus of attacks, heightening the humanitarian crisis across the nation.
The United Nations reports that the violence has caused the displacement of over 12 million individuals, while recent figures indicate that over 600,000 people from North Darfur have been forced from their homes since April 2024. Various incidents in El-Fasher have particularly exacerbated the humanitarian situation. Crucially, the UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson expressed strong concerns regarding reports of summary executions targeting civilians, particularly those from Darfur and Kordofan.
The ongoing warfare is exacting a severe toll on Sudanese society, with innocent men, women, and children suffering tremendously as a result of the continuous fighting. All involved parties must urgently cease hostilities and seek a sustainable resolution to the conflict in order to restore peace and security in the region.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating war between the national army and paramilitary forces, primarily the RSF. This prolonged conflict has led to numerous casualties and has severely affected millions of civilians, displacing over 12 million people. Amid widespread violence, both the army and RSF have repeatedly faced accusations of targeting civilians and engaging in indiscriminate attacks against residential areas, worsening the humanitarian crisis. In regions such as South Kordofan and Darfur, local conflicts have escalated, particularly with factions like SPLM-N aiming to exert control. The situation in the capital, Khartoum, is also deteriorating with significant military operations resulting in heavy civilian casualties. As the fighting rages on, the international community continues to express concern regarding the humanitarian impact and the urgent need for peace. Recent reports from the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration highlight the alarming levels of displacement and the urgent need for collective action to aid those affected. Authorities must confront the realities on the ground and address the human costs of the conflict to pave the way for reconciliation.
The conflict in Sudan, particularly in South Kordofan and Darfur, has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread suffering, with at least 65 killed and more than 130 wounded recently. The continuous hostilities between the Sudanese army and RSF have devastated communities and led to massive displacement. International organizations and leaders are calling for an immediate cessation of violence and a push toward lasting peace to prevent further humanitarian disasters across the nation.
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