Sudan – Yesterday, Wednesday, the Sudanese army‘s air force launched a series of raids targeting the Rapid Support Forces‘ positions, which responded with artillery shelling, while the UN Security Council decided to extend the sanctions imposed on Sudan since 2005 for another year.
Local sources told Al Jazeera that the Sudanese Air Force launched a series of raids targeting Rapid Support Forces sites in the cities of Khartoum and Khartoum Bahri.
The same sources reported that the army shelled the Rapid Support Forces’ positions in the two cities with artillery, noting that columns of smoke rose in the center and south of Khartoum in response to the air raid carried out by the army.
Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that the Rapid Support Forces bombed army positions in central and northern Omdurman several times from their positions in Khartoum.
In turn, an informed source in the Khartoum State government told Al Jazeera that two civilians were injured – one of them critically – in artillery shelling that hit District 100 in the Karari Governorate locality, north of Omdurman. The source indicated that the shelling also targeted a number of residential neighborhoods in Omdurman.
To the west, the Rapid Support Forces tightened the noose around Zamzam camp, located south of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, after its elements were deployed at a crossing used by traders to transport food, medicine and petroleum supplies to the camp, which is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, according to the Sudan Tribune newspaper.
Platforms affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces published a video clip showing what they said was the arrest of groups smuggling fuel into the camp, and more than 60 barrels of gas and gasoline were seized in their possession.
Rapid Support Forces Colonel Jedo Ali Mesbel said that their forces would not allow anything to pass into the camp or the city of El Fasher, the historical capital of Darfur, and announced the closure of all roads leading south from El Fasher.
The spokesman for the displaced people of Zamzam camp, Mohamed Khamis Doda, told Sudan Tribune that the Rapid Support Forces “arrested on Tuesday dozens of traders who risked their lives transporting goods to Zamzam camp to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis, and confiscated the goods and detained the traders in an unknown location.”
Meanwhile, the UN Security Council decided to extend sanctions imposed on Sudan since 2005 for another year.
The draft resolution submitted by the United States of America was unanimously approved by the 15 members of the Security Council.
The resolution provides for extending sanctions, which include an arms embargo on the country, a travel ban on certain individuals and institutions, and an asset freeze, until September 12, 2025.
The Security Council adopted Resolution 1591 on 29 March 2005, which stipulates the imposition of an arms embargo and sanctions against certain individuals and institutions involved in the conflict in Darfur.
Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have been waging a war that has left more than 20,000 dead and nearly 10 million displaced and refugees, according to the United Nations.
There are growing international and UN calls to end the war in order to spare Sudan a humanitarian catastrophe that has begun to push millions to famine and death due to food shortages, due to the fighting that has spread to 13 of the 18 states.
Source: Al Jazeera
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2024-09-13 05:59:15
What caused the war in Sudan 2023
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Sudan in Crisis: Understanding the Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan, a country located in Northeast Africa, has been plagued by a brutal conflict since April 2023, resulting in one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced millions of people to flee their homes, leaving over 12 million Sudanese people displaced, according to the International Rescue Committee [[1]]. The crisis has also created the world’s worst displacement crisis, scattering more than 8 million people internally and across Sudan, as reported by The Guardian [[2]].
The Conflict
The conflict in Sudan began in April 2023, and since then, the Sudanese army and the RSF have been engaged in intense fighting. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions of people, with many forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other areas of the country. The fighting has also led to the destruction of infrastructure, including homes, schools, and hospitals, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Humanitarian Crisis
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is dire, with millions of people in need of urgent assistance. The conflict has led to a severe shortage of food, medicine, and other essential supplies, leaving many people without access to basic necessities. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that 6.1 million Sudanese have fled to other areas of the country, making it the largest displacement crisis of the year [[3]].
Recent Developments
In recent developments, the Sudanese army’s air force launched a series of raids targeting RSF positions, which responded with artillery shelling. The fighting has resulted in the injury of civilians, with two civilians reportedly injured, one critically, in artillery shelling in District 100 in the Karari Governorate locality.
The RSF has also tightened its grip around Zamzam camp, a refugee camp located south of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state. The camp is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with the RSF arresting traders who risked their lives to transport goods to the camp and confiscating their goods.
International Response
The international community has responded to the crisis in Sudan, with the UN Security Council deciding to extend sanctions imposed on Sudan since 2005 for another year. The sanctions include an arms embargo on the country, a travel ban on certain individuals and institutions, and an asset freeze.
How to Help
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan requires urgent attention and assistance. Here are some ways to help:
Donate to reputable organizations, such as the International Rescue Committee, UNHCR, and other organizations providing humanitarian aid to Sudan.
Spread awareness about the crisis in Sudan and the need for international assistance.
* Support organizations providing medical aid, food, and shelter to displaced people in Sudan.
the crisis in Sudan is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires urgent attention and assistance. The conflict has resulted in one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with millions of people displaced and in need of urgent assistance. It is essential for the international community to come together to provide aid and support to the people of Sudan.
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Sudan on the Brink of Humanitarian Catastrophe: Understanding the Ongoing Civil War and International Response
The situation in Sudan has taken a dire turn as the country teeters on the edge of a humanitarian catastrophe. The ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in devastating consequences for the Sudanese people <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanesecivilwar(2023%E2%80%93present”>[1[1]. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has led to the displacement of nearly 10 million people and claimed the lives of over 20,000 individuals [[3](https://acleddata.com/africa/horn-of-africa/sudan/].
Recent developments have seen the Sudanese Air Force launch a series of raids targeting RSF positions in Khartoum and Khartoum Bahri, prompting the RSF to respond with artillery shelling [[2](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59035053]. The clashes have resulted in civilian casualties, with two people injured, one critically, in artillery shelling that hit District 100 in the Karari Governorate locality, north of Omdurman.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has been exacerbated by the blockade of Zamzam camp, located south of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state. The RSF has tightened its grip on the camp, restricting the flow of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and petroleum products. The situation has become so dire that the RSF has arrested traders who attempted to transport goods to the camp, confiscating their goods and detaining them in unknown locations.
In response to the deteriorating situation, the UN Security Council has extended sanctions imposed on Sudan since 2005 for another year. The resolution, submitted by the United States of America, was unanimously approved by the 15 members of the Security Council. The sanctions include an arms embargo on the country, a travel ban on certain individuals and institutions, and an asset freeze, until September 12, 2025.
The international community has called for an end to the war in order to spare Sudan from a humanitarian catastrophe. The conflict has pushed the country to the brink of collapse, with widespread displacement, hunger, and violence becoming the new norm. The situation is particularly dire in Darfur, where the conflict has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, it is essential that the international community takes decisive action to broker a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The people of Sudan deserve better than to be forced to live in a state of perpetual violence and instability. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that they receive the humanitarian aid and support they so desperately need to rebuild their lives and their country.
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[1] Wikipedia. (2023). Sudanese civil war (2023–present). Retrieved from <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanesecivilwar(2023%E2%80%93present>
[2] BBC News. (2024). Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening. Retrieved from
[3] ACLED Data. (n.d.). Country Hub: Sudan. Retrieved from
