DELHI: The African nation of Sudan continues to reel under intense internal conflict, as violent clashes between the national army and paramilitary forces plunge the country further into chaos. Deep-rooted disputes between rival generals have turned the nation into a war zone, with devastating consequences for its civilian population.
In the latest escalation, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out brutal assaults on the Jamjam and Abu Shawk refugee camps on Friday and Saturday, leading to a massive civilian death toll. According to the United Nations humanitarian agency, more than 300 civilians were killed, including 20 children. Several others were reported injured in the onslaught.
Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world, has been caught in a deadly power struggle since April 15, 2023, when fighting broke out between the country’s regular military and the RSF paramilitary faction. The conflict is rooted in leadership disputes between two powerful military factions, both vying for control of the nation.
Since the beginning of the civil war, over 30,000 people have lost their lives, and more than 10 million have fled their homes, according to international reports. The scale of displacement and destruction has raised alarms among global humanitarian agencies, as the situation in Sudan shows no signs of improvement.
