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conflictwar2 years ago•5 min saved

Sudan's Army Under Fire: City Falls, Aid Hub Attacked, Chief Faces Calls to Go

The capture of Wad Madani, a major city in Sudan's agricultural region, by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces has raised doubts about the strength of Sudan's army and escalated the eight-month civil war. The army's withdrawal from the city has caused thousands of people to flee once again, dealing a blow to the army's credibility. The paramilitary forces have been accused of robbing civilians and hindering their escape. Aid agencies have suspended operations, and the UN has relocated staff due to concerns of looting and worsening humanitarian conditions. The army's weaknesses, including corruption and a lack of experience in ground fighting, have been exposed. The capture of Wad Madani could lead to further attacks on major cities and potentially spark a revolt within the army. Foreign interference and a wider regional conflict are also risks.

via The New York Times|

#civil-war #conflictwar #rapid-support-forces

conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

RSF's Seizure of Wad Madani Sparks Humanitarian Crisis

The paramilitary force in Sudan has taken control of Wad Madani, a major city in the country's grain-producing region, leading to the displacement of over 300,000 people. Wad Madani had been a relatively secure area and a haven for humanitarian operations in the war-torn nation. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been making significant gains, capturing several regional capitals. The situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with the conflict causing immense suffering and displacement. The international community's attention has been focused elsewhere, leaving Sudan's humanitarian crisis severely underfunded.

via The Washington Post|

#conflict #forced-displacement #humanitarian-crisis

conflictsecurity2 years ago•5 min saved

Sudan's Second City Falls to RSF as Civilians Flee in Desperation

Sudanese civilians in Wad Madani are living in fear as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack the city, with reports of looting, killings, and rape. The RSF's offensive on the second-largest city in Sudan has caused residents to lose faith in the army's ability to protect them. Aid groups have evacuated foreign staff and closed operations, fearing a humanitarian catastrophe if the RSF captures the city. Unlawful arrests and killings of young men suspected of cooperating with the RSF have been reported. As people flee, local volunteers are mobilizing to provide relief, but the situation remains dire.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflictsecurity #displacement #humanitarian-crisis

conflictpolitics2 years ago•1 min saved

RSF Paramilitary Seizes Wad Madani, Sudan's Second City, as 300,000 Flee in Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of Wad Madani, the country's second city, after intense fighting. The RSF's advance led to looting and arrests based on ethnicity, causing thousands to flee. Aid organizations suspended their work, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The war between the regular army and the RSF has resulted in over 10,000 deaths and forced six million people to flee their homes. The RSF has gradually taken control of major cities, while regional efforts to stop the conflict have failed.

via The Guardian|

#conflictpolitics #humanitarian-crisis #internal-displacement

conflictwar2 years ago•3 min saved

Escalating Conflict Forces Mass Exodus from Sudan's Second-Largest City

Thousands of displaced people have fled Wad Madani, Sudan's second-largest city, as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reaches the city. The RSF established a base in Wad Madani, forcing already displaced people to escape. The conflict has opened a new front in the eight-month-old war, causing a humanitarian crisis with thousands seeking refuge in neighboring cities. The UN has suspended humanitarian field missions in the affected area, and the US Ambassador has called for the RSF to cease their advance to prevent civilian casualties and disruption of aid efforts.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflictwar #displacement #humanitarian-crisis