On the morning of Saturday, April 28, as the war in Sudan enters its third week, the city of Khartoum, the capital of the country, is the scene of air and artillery attacks. Although the army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the 'Rapid Support Forces' led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo agreed on Thursday night to extend the ceasefire for 72 hours, on Friday, Khartoum and two neighboring cities, Bahri and Omdurman, witnessed airstrikes, artillery fire, and tank shelling. The internal conflict in Sudan has not only resulted in the deaths, injuries, and displacement of thousands of citizens but has also reignited the flames of war in western Darfur, which has been a scene of bloody conflict for two decades. The Sudanese army is targeting the 'Rapid Support Forces' in various neighborhoods of Khartoum using fighter jets and drones, causing many residents of the capital to face shortages of food, fuel, water, and electricity. Over the past two weeks, more than 500 Sudanese civilians and military personnel have lost their lives due to deadly clashes between the army and the 'Rapid Support Forces', with over 4,200 others injured. UN statistics indicate that over 75,000 Sudanese fled their homes during the first week of the conflict, and only 16% of hospitals in the capital are operating normally. Thousands of other citizens have sought refuge in neighboring countries by crossing borders. As the conflict escalates, foreign governments have begun evacuating their citizens from Sudan by sea, air, and land. Meanwhile, the warring parties accuse each other of violating the ceasefire. The bloody clashes in Sudan began on Saturday, April 15, between the army and the militia known as the 'Rapid Support Forces'. The 'Rapid Support Forces', formed from former Darfur militias, were supposed to integrate into the Sudanese army, but this process has led to bloody conflict. The continuation of the war in Sudan occurs despite commitments to a 'temporary ceasefire'. The ceasefire has been extended for three days in Sudan, and the fragile ceasefire has been welcomed by the US and the UN. At least 500 have been killed in the clashes in Sudan, and the army has agreed to extend the ceasefire as the internal war intensifies, prompting foreigners to leave the country.
Third Week of War in Sudan Begins; Khartoum is Scene of Air and Artillery Attacks
The war in Sudan has entered its third week, with ongoing air and artillery attacks in Khartoum despite a recently agreed ceasefire. The conflict involves the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to significant civilian casualties and displacement. This situation is critical as it exacerbates humanitarian crises and regional instability.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The conflict in Sudan has escalated with ongoing air and artillery attacks in Khartoum, despite a recently agreed 72-hour ceasefire. This violence has led to significant civilian casualties and displacement.
- Over 500 people have been killed and more than 4,200 injured since the conflict began.
- The fighting has caused severe shortages of essential supplies like food, water, and electricity in Khartoum.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Sudan has a history of internal conflict, particularly in Darfur, and the current violence stems from power struggles between military factions. The Rapid Support Forces were formed from former militias and have a contentious relationship with the Sudanese army.
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