Sudan's Darfur region has witnessed an escalation of violence over the past week, resulting in at least 114 civilian casualties, according to medical sources. The violence is a result of clashes between Sudan's army and its paramilitary forces, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been waging war since April 2023.
The RSF has gained significant ground in Darfur, pushing west towards the Chadian border and east through the Kordofan region. The conflict has led to a power outage in the North Kordofan capital of El-Obeid after drone strikes attributed to the army targeted civilian areas, including a market.
The situation is dire for civilians, with many facing starvation and displacement. According to the United Nations, hundreds of thousands are at risk of mass starvation across the region. The Joint Forces coalition, which includes the RSF and the army, has retaken several towns south of El-Obeid, but the conflict continues to exacerbate humanitarian conditions.
The war in Darfur is being described as a "war of atrocities" by the UN, with reports suggesting that both the RSF and the army are targeting civilian areas. The conflict has also led to the displacement of over 11 million people, many of whom are seeking shelter in underdeveloped areas with limited resources.
Local sources have reported that attacks on civilians have been frequent, with recent incidents including drone strikes in Al-Zuruq town and Kernoi village. These attacks have resulted in significant loss of life, including two members of the RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo's family who were killed in a market bombing.
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence in Darfur, which is threatening to destabilize already fragile regional relations.
The RSF has gained significant ground in Darfur, pushing west towards the Chadian border and east through the Kordofan region. The conflict has led to a power outage in the North Kordofan capital of El-Obeid after drone strikes attributed to the army targeted civilian areas, including a market.
The situation is dire for civilians, with many facing starvation and displacement. According to the United Nations, hundreds of thousands are at risk of mass starvation across the region. The Joint Forces coalition, which includes the RSF and the army, has retaken several towns south of El-Obeid, but the conflict continues to exacerbate humanitarian conditions.
The war in Darfur is being described as a "war of atrocities" by the UN, with reports suggesting that both the RSF and the army are targeting civilian areas. The conflict has also led to the displacement of over 11 million people, many of whom are seeking shelter in underdeveloped areas with limited resources.
Local sources have reported that attacks on civilians have been frequent, with recent incidents including drone strikes in Al-Zuruq town and Kernoi village. These attacks have resulted in significant loss of life, including two members of the RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo's family who were killed in a market bombing.
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence in Darfur, which is threatening to destabilize already fragile regional relations.
like what even is going on in darfur?? 114 civilian casualties is insane 
and it's not just that, hundreds of thousands are at risk of mass starvation... my heart goes out to these ppl who r suffering 
i dont think we can even imagine how scary it must be for them right now 
its like the situation is spiraling out of control 
and the international community needs to do more to help... i cant even watch this news without feeling so helpless 
and I'm so worried about those hundreds of thousands at risk of starvation... it's like they're playing with people's lives here. the fact that both sides are targeting civilians is just horrific 
The fact that the Joint Forces coalition is targeting civilian areas and causing such widespread destruction is just devastating. And on top of that, hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of starvation... it's like the world is just standing by and watching this tragedy unfold 
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And the RSF commander's family getting killed in a market bombing? That's just cruel 
. i wish there was some way for both sides to come together and find peace, but it seems like were stuck in this vicious cycle of violence 
. anyone have any ideas on how we can bring an end to this war and get aid to those who need it most? 
I'm truly disturbed by the recent escalation of violence in Sudan's Darfur region 
. The description of this war as a "war of atrocities" by the UN underscores the gravity of the situation, with reports suggesting widespread targeting of civilians by both the RSF and the army 
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it's all so messed up.
. And what's even more alarming is that hundreds of thousands are at risk of mass starvation... it's just too much 
. We need to see some real action from the international community - this humanitarian crisis can't wait any longer 
. We have to keep an eye on this situation, it's going to take a while for things to calm down... I'm keeping my fingers crossed 
the power outage in El-Obeid is like, what even is the point anymore 
and the UN is right, this war feels like a "war of atrocities" 
️. I mean, 114 civilian casualties? That's just crazy! 
And the worst part is, it's not like they're even getting any help from the international community 
. I mean, we all know the world has its priorities, but seriously? Can't we at least send some aid over there? 
And what about the RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo's family getting killed in a market bombing? That's just devastating 
. The fact that it's affecting Chadian relations too is just another thing to worry about 
. It's time for some serious change, fam! 
. and the fact that both army and rsf are targeting civilians... what does that even say about our societies?