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Sudan's military-led government has returned to Khartoum from its wartime base in Port Sudan, with Prime Minister Kamil Idris pledging a 'year of peace' and reforms to electricity, water, healthcare and education as the capital rebuilds after nearly three years of brutal conflict that left roughly 150,000 dead and around 12 million displaced.
A drone attack near Khartoum's international airport in Sudan occurred just before its planned reopening for domestic flights, amid ongoing conflict between the army and RSF, marking the third attack in a week and highlighting the persistent violence in the country.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan has devastated Khartoum's healthcare system, leaving no operational hospitals in the city and causing a humanitarian crisis marked by widespread malnutrition and suffering, with volunteer efforts and a few supported hospitals trying to provide aid amidst ongoing violence and destruction.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have turned Sudan’s capital Khartoum into a plundered, lawless, and bloodied shell of its historic self, controlling most of the city, looting markets, homes, and setting up checkpoints, leading to a general state of fear and a curfew. The RSF, historically known as the Janjaweed, are committing atrocities, including looting, arson, and sexual violence, prompting a major humanitarian crisis and a desperate reliance on the paramilitary for handouts. The RSF's control has led to a catastrophic hunger crisis, with the army exacerbating it by restricting aid shipments, and civilians living in constant fear of violence and sexual assault.
The iconic Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company Tower in Khartoum, Sudan, has been engulfed in flames amid heavy fighting between the army and rival forces. The violence, which began in April, has resulted in over one million people being displaced. The conflict is a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with the RSF attempting to take control of the capital. The cause of the fire in the skyscraper is still unknown, and there have been no reports of injuries or deaths.
At least 35 people have been killed and over 60 wounded in an attack on a crowded market in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The attack, described as "carnage" by MSF, was carried out with explosive weapons, and air strikes and shelling continue in the city. Sudan has been in a civil war since April, with rival military factions fighting for control. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions and thousands of deaths. Efforts to mediate an end to the conflict have been unsuccessful, with several broken ceasefires.
At least 40 people have been killed and 70 injured in a drone attack on an open market in Khartoum, Sudan. The Sudanese army is believed to be responsible for the attack, which occurred amid ongoing conflict between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The situation in Khartoum remains dire, with a lack of medical assistance and no ceasefire in sight. The conflict has resulted in widespread violence, displacement, and ethnic tensions, with thousands of people killed and millions displaced.
At least 40 civilians were killed and dozens injured in an air strike on a market in southern Khartoum, marking the largest single-incident death toll since the war in Sudan began in April. The Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in a conflict for nearly five months, with both sides intensifying air and artillery strikes in residential areas. The RSF accused the Sudanese army of carrying out the attack, while the army blamed the RSF. The ongoing violence has resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, with limited access to medical care and supplies exacerbating the situation.
At least 25 civilians were killed in attacks over the weekend in Khartoum, Sudan, as violence continues to escalate after nearly five months of war. Airstrikes and artillery fire have targeted residential areas, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. The conflict between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has claimed an estimated 5,000 lives since April. Western countries have accused the RSF and allied militias of ethnic-based killings, while the army has been accused of abuses. More than half of Sudan's population requires humanitarian aid, and millions have been internally displaced or fled to neighboring countries. Resistance committees are providing assistance to those affected by the conflict.
Clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army continue for a third day over an army base in Khartoum, as both sides vie for control in the ongoing four-month war. The RSF claimed to have entered the base and captured tanks, but the army managed to drive them out. If the army loses the base, it would be their last stronghold in the capital. Displacement and civilian deaths have been reported, with battles also taking place in other regions of Sudan. The United Nations reports that at least 60 people have been killed and 50,000 displaced between August 11 and 17, while Save the Children states that 500 children have died from hunger since April.
As the war in Sudan continues, morgues in the capital city of Khartoum have reached their breaking point, leaving thousands of decomposing bodies on the streets and raising concerns of a cholera outbreak. Prolonged power outages have left the morgues without refrigeration, and the absence of medical staff has left the corpses untreated. The violence has already claimed the lives of over 1,100 people and injured more than 12,000, with children being particularly affected. The conflict shows no signs of resolution, and the deteriorating situation has led to a health crisis and widespread suffering among the population.
The Sudanese army has been largely absent from the streets of Khartoum during the two-month conflict, leaving much of the capital under the control of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite being twice the size of the RSF. The RSF is in control of key sites in and around the three cities, including the main oil terminal, state media's headquarters, and much of the international airport. The army has relied on militias in the past, and its history of racism and slavery has hindered its effectiveness.
The Sudanese army's infantry battalions have been largely absent from the streets of Khartoum during the two-month conflict, leaving much of the capital under the control of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF is heavily armed and controls key sites in and around the three cities, including the main oil terminal, state media's headquarters, and much of the international airport. The army, which is twice the size of the RSF, has been carrying out strikes to weaken the paramilitaries but has not prevented their advance. The army is bedevilled by Sudan's history of racism, slavery, and colonialism, and many soldiers earn a mere $11 to $16 a month.
As the conflict in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, continues, residents are struggling with the issue of what to do with the increasing number of dead bodies piling up on the streets. With over 1,000 people believed to have died, including many civilians, it is too dangerous to go to cemeteries. Some residents have resorted to burying the dead in communal areas or even inside their own homes. However, this could destroy evidence of war crimes, and unsafe burials could lead to the spread of disease. The collapse of the public health infrastructure has left people feeling they have no choice but to bury their dead in an undignified manner.
Sudan's capital, Khartoum, is facing intensifying attacks and growing lawlessness, leaving civilians struggling with limited water, food, and medicine. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group has been accused of looting and pillaging neighbourhoods across the city. Aid groups have struggled to provide assistance to civilians, who also face electricity shortages and dwindling supplies in shops and pharmacies. The conflict between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as "Hemedti", who commands the RSF, has resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths and a massive humanitarian crisis. The United States has imposed sanctions on both generals, and previous ceasefires have failed to bring lasting peace.