Escalation in Sudan: Over 114 Dead in Darfur Clashes
Sudan’s conflict continues to ravage the Darfur region, claiming the lives of over 114 people within a week. Clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified, leading to devastating consequences for civilians.
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- Sudan has been embroiled in conflict since April 2023.
- The RSF recently took control of the army’s last stronghold in Darfur.
- The latest attacks were marked by drone strikes and regaining territory.
Tragic Toll in Al-Zuruq
On Saturday, a reported army drone strike on the town of Al-Zuruq, controlled by the RSF, killed 51 people — including civilians and relatives of RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The market and residential areas were devastated.
- Located 180 kilometers north of el-Fasher, the RSF-overrun capital.
- Casualties included family members of RSF chief Dagalo.
- The U.N. condemns the targeting of civilian areas.
Violence Spread to Kernoi
In Kernoi and surrounding areas, RSF assaults resulted in 63 fatalities and 57 injuries. Sources indicate this violence targets the Zaghawa group, historically opponents of the RSF.
- RSF attacks have driven mass displacement.
- Local medics and volunteers rely on satellite internet for communication.
- The region remains largely inaccessible to external reporters.
Impact on Kordofan
The conflict extends to the oil-rich Kordofan region. Drone strikes in the North Kordofan capital, el-Obeid, left the city without power and further highlighted the conflict’s destructive reach.
- Drone attacks hit a critical power station in el-Obeid.
- The RSF seeks to regain central Sudan territories.
- Humanitarian conditions are severely deteriorating.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding
The ongoing war has displaced millions, with over 11 million forced to flee their homes. The situation worsens as access to necessities diminishes in affected regions.
- Sudan faces potential mass starvation.
- The International Organization for Migration reports significant displacement from Kordofan.
- The situation draws parallels to the ethnic atrocities of the 2000s.
Future Uncertain
The resurgence of military operations poses a severe threat to regional stability. Efforts to retake pivotal areas continue amid growing humanitarian concerns.
- The army and RSF remain locked in a power struggle.
- Global attention shifts to the humanitarian needs of displaced populations.
- Calls for peace negotiations grow louder.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
