The recent assaults by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum have led to 120 fatalities and numerous kidnappings. Airstrikes resulted in 50 deaths, with significant violations against civilians being reported. The humanitarian crisis continues to escalate, particularly concerning malnutrition among vulnerable populations, prompting calls for urgent intervention.
Reports from the Emergency Room in Khartoum reveal that recent airstrikes conducted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have resulted in the deaths of 50 individuals, including 10 volunteers, over the preceding week. Furthermore, it is reported that approximately 70 people, including 12 volunteers, have been kidnapped and detained, amid alarming violations against residents of multiple neighborhoods within Khartoum.
The Khartoum Emergency Room, an independent initiative aiding in the coordination of emergency services, highlights the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, with the army aiming to reclaim control of the capital. Recent statements emphasize numerous incidents of rape, although precise figures remain elusive due to the reluctance of victims to report these crimes.
Central, southern, and eastern parts of Khartoum have been plagued by extensive forced displacements and a marked rise in malnutrition, especially affecting vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women. Tragically, seven children have succumbed to malnutrition since March, as reported by the Emergency Room.
According to UNICEF, around 3.2 million children under five years old are at risk of severe malnutrition in Sudan. Additionally, famine has escalated in five regions as documented by the UN’s Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report.
In light of these atrocities, the Khartoum Emergency Room has urgently called for an immediate halt to the violence against civilians and volunteers, seeking protection for those caught in this conflict. Since the onset of war in April 2023, between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s army and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, the humanitarian crisis has intensified, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing approximately 12 million individuals. The United Nations has characterized this scenario as the most significant displacement crisis globally, with both factions accused of wielding starvation as a method of warfare.
In summary, the brutal conflict in Sudan, marked by RSF airstrikes and widespread violations, has resulted in substantial civilian casualties and kidnappings, with the humanitarian situation worsening. The alarming rates of malnutrition and the plight of displaced individuals reflect the urgent need for international attention and resolution. It is imperative that immediate action is taken to protect civilians and address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Original Source: shafaq.com
