SUDAN, Sept 12 (Alliance News): An airstrike on civilian areas in southeastern Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people and left 63 others injured, according to authorities in Sennar state.
The attack, which targeted a market and other civilian locations, has been attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Activist group Emergency Lawyers reports that over 30 civilians were killed in the air raid.
The RSF, which has controlled the city since July, has not yet responded to the allegations. Additionally, a similar airstrike in the town of al-Souki, which killed four people, has been blamed on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
The ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF, now entering its second year, has claimed at least 18,000 lives and displaced over 10 million people.
The United Nations has described the situation as “one of the worst humanitarian disasters,” with more than half of the population facing acute hunger.
A recent UN inquiry found that both warring factions have committed severe human rights abuses, potentially amounting to war crimes.
The report recommends deploying an independent force to protect civilians and implementing a nationwide arms embargo.
