Indiscriminate Shelling Near Sudan's Capital... At Least 120 Dead

At Least 120 Killed in Omdurman Shelling
Sudan's Civil War Deepens Humanitarian Crisis
Millions Displaced Amid Ongoing Violence

At least 120 people have died due to indiscriminate shelling during the civil war that has lasted over 20 months near the capital of Sudan, AFP reported on the 14th (local time).

People celebrating the recapture of Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira State in central Sudan, from Omdurman north of Khartoum, Sudan. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced in a statement that they have recaptured Wad Madani, the capital of central Gezira State, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Photo by Xinhua Yonhap News

The local volunteer relief network 'Omdurman Emergency Response Office' reported that many civilians were killed in shelling that occurred the previous day in the western part of Omdurman, a satellite city of Khartoum.

According to the group's initial tally, the death toll is at least 120, and they are struggling to treat many injured due to a shortage of medical supplies. The perpetrators behind the attack have not yet been identified.

In Sudan, violent conflict has continued since April 15, 2023, when armed clashes broke out between government forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict arose from Sudan's political instability and power struggles, with the RSF emerging as an independent force in the power competition against the government army. This military conflict has further escalated amid ongoing tensions between Sudan's military and civilian factions.

So far, this conflict has claimed more than 24,000 lives across the country, and over 14 million displaced people have fled their homes to escape the violence. Of these, approximately 3.3 million are estimated to have sought refuge in neighboring countries such as Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan. Additionally, economic hardships and the deepening humanitarian crisis have intensified the suffering of civilians.

UNICEF recently warned that 3.2 million children under the age of five in Sudan are expected to face acute malnutrition. This situation highlights the worsening humanitarian crisis caused by the civil war.

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