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Over 30 casualties reported in attacks attributed to paramilitary groups

Roughly thirty individuals lost their lives in bombardments attributed to paramilitaries, with the attacks reportedly hitting a displacement camp and a prison in the battle-scarred south and west regions of Sudan. This tragic news was shared by a relief committee and a medical professional on...

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Intense bombings, allegedly carried out by paramilitaries, resulted in the tragic loss of over 30...
Intense bombings, allegedly carried out by paramilitaries, resulted in the tragic loss of over 30 lives at a camp for displaced individuals and a prison in southern and western Sudan, according to reports from aid workers and medical personnel on Saturday.

Over 30 casualties reported in attacks attributed to paramilitary groups

Latest Developments in Sudan's Ongoing Conflict

Sudan has been engulfed in a violent power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) headed by his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdane Daglo. Here's an overview of recent developments:

Current Standoff

  • Reclaiming Khartoum: The SAF managed to recapture the presidential palace in central Khartoum, marking a crucial triumph over the RSF [1][2].
  • RSF's Counteroffensive in Northern Sudan: In response to losses in Khartoum, the RSF has embarked on a campaign in northern Sudan to bolster morale. This offensive involves intensified drone attacks on SAF-held infrastructure, including strategic sites like the Merowe Dam, Dongola Airport, and Atbara Airport [2].

Bombings Across Sudan

  • Port-Soudan: No recent reports of bombings in Port-Soudan were found, but the RSF has been persistently targeting infrastructure in northern Sudan [2].
  • Darfur: Information regarding recent bombings in Darfur was unavailable, but historically, the region has experienced conflict involving various factions, such as the RSF and SAF.
  • Kordofan: Like Darfur, there's no specific mention of recent bombings in Kordofan in the available data, but the region is part of the broader conflict zone in Sudan.

Civilians Caught in the Crossfire

  • Family Tragedy in Darfur: Last weekend, a family of 14 was killed in an intense artillery bombardment of the Abou Shouk camp in North Darfur, allegedly by the RSF [3]. The camp, suffering from food scarcity like other areas of Sudan, accommodates thousands of displaced people seeking refuge from the violence in Darfur and the ongoing conflict since 2023.

Strategic Battles for Control

The fierce battle between the two forces shows no signs of abating, with the SAF maintaining control over key positions, like Khartoum, while the RSF seeks to exert pressure through targeted attacks and strategic campaigns across the country. Both sides have been accused of violations and atrocities, and the conflict has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands of casualties, the displacement of 13 million people, and what the UN describes as "one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in the world."

[1] - "Sudan's army says it seizes back Khartoum from rival paramilitary rivals" - Reuters, April 19, 2023[2] - "Sudan's War: Who's Who and Key Developments" - Al Jazeera, May 16, 2023[3] - "14 killed in artillery bombardment of Darfur camp, relief group says" - Al Jazeera, May 14, 2023

  1. The ongoing power struggle between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur has resulted in a family of 14 being killed in an intense artillery bombardment of the Abou Shouk camp.
  2. In Kordofan, like Darfur, there's no specific mention of recent bombings, but the region is part of the broader conflict zone in Sudan.
  3. Recently, the RSF embarked on a counteroffensive in northern Sudan in response to losses in Khartoum, involving intensified drone attacks on SAF-held infrastructure, such as the Merowe Dam, Dongola Airport, and Atbara Airport.
  4. Political analysts and general news outlets have described the conflict between the SAF and RSF as one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in the world, leading to tens of thousands of casualties, the displacement of 13 million people, and causing food scarcity in areas like the Abou Shouk camp.
  5. TheArtillery used in the violent power struggle between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane's SAF and Mohamed Hamdane Daglo's RSF has contributed to the ongoing crisis in war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and politics within Sudan.

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