On Friday, paramilitary shelling in El-Obeid, Sudan, resulted in six casualties, including a child. The city has endured continuous bombardment for eight days from the RSF, further complicating a conflict that has already caused massive displacement and hunger crises across the nation. Renewed military efforts have attempted to regain control in various regions, but the humanitarian toll remains severe.
On Friday, shelling by Sudanese paramilitary forces in El-Obeid resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including a child, according to a medical professional. This incident occurred shortly after the military had successfully lifted a prolonged siege of the strategically important southern city. El-Obeid, which serves as the capital of North Kordofan, has faced continuous attacks from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for eight days, escalating a conflict that has persisted since April 2023.
A doctor at the main hospital in El-Obeid, who requested anonymity for safety considerations, reported that the shelling also resulted in injuries to eight more civilians on Thursday evening and early Friday morning. The situation remains dire; last Sunday, nine civilians were reported dead and 21 injured due to ongoing hostilities. The RSF has persistently targeted the city, attempting to regain territory lost to the military through assaults from the north and east.
In a significant development, the Sudanese military recently succeeded in lifting a nearly two-year siege by the RSF on El-Obeid, a vital junction connecting Khartoum to Darfur in the west. This armed conflict has deeply fragmented Sudan, with the RSF gaining control in Darfur and southern regions, while the military has retained influence over the north and east. Recent military efforts have allowed the army to reclaim substantial areas in Khartoum and central Sudan.
Originally sparked by a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his former deputy, RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the conflict has evolved into one of the world’s largest crises concerning displacement and hunger. It has led to tens of thousands of fatalities and the displacement of over 12 million individuals, pushing Sudan perilously close to famine.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, marked by intense violence and territorial disputes, has resulted in significant civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis. The repeated bombardment of El-Obeid by the RSF highlights the dire situation that the local population faces. With the military having recently regained some ground and the RSF continuing its aggressive tactics, the situation remains precarious, spelling severe consequences for the people of Sudan.
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