Airstrike in Sudan’s Omdurman kills 22 and injures dozens, says Sudanese ministry of health
At least 22 people have been killed and dozens injured in an airstrike in the city of Omdurman, Sudan, according to a Reuters report citing the Sudanese ministry of health. The attack took place on Saturday morning and has caused significant damage to residential neighborhoods.
The paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) released a statement condemning the airstrike, stating that more than 31 people were killed and homes were demolished. The RSF called on activists both at home and abroad to monitor and document the killings committed by the coup d’étatists and the ruling system on a daily basis.
Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF have been ongoing since April, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Parts of the capital city, Khartoum, have turned into a war zone as a result of the conflict.
The SAF claimed responsibility for the operation in Omdurman, stating that they targeted rebels and destroyed combat vehicles. However, the RSF disputes this claim and accuses the SAF of targeting innocent civilians.
The situation in Sudan has led to a significant displacement of people. According to data from the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly 2.8 million people have fled Sudan, with many leaving without passports and seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, and Libya.
CNN has reached out to the SAF for their response to the RSF’s claims but has not received a response yet. The international community continues to monitor the situation in Sudan closely, as the violence and displacement of civilians persist.
What is the role of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF in Sudan?
A deadly airstrike in Sudan’s Omdurman city has left 22 people dead and dozens injured, according to the Sudanese ministry of health. The attack occurred on Saturday morning and caused significant damage to residential areas. The paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has condemned the airstrike, claiming that more than 31 people were killed and homes were destroyed. They have called on activists to monitor and document the daily killings committed by those in power.
Ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF since April have resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. This has turned parts of the capital city, Khartoum, into a war zone. While the SAF has taken responsibility for the operation in Omdurman, stating that rebels were targeted and combat vehicles destroyed, the RSF disputes this claim and accuses the SAF of attacking innocent civilians.
The situation in Sudan has caused a significant displacement of people, with nearly 2.8 million individuals fleeing the country, seeking refuge in neighboring nations such as Egypt, Ethiopia, and Libya. The United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been monitoring these movements.
CNN has contacted the SAF for their response to the RSF’s allegations but has yet to receive a reply. The international community remains concerned about the ongoing violence and the displacement of civilians in Sudan.
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This tragic airstrike in Omdurman is a devastating blow to the community, leaving 22 dead and countless injured. It is crucial that those responsible for this senseless act of violence are held accountable. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.