2023-06-17 19:30:00
Sudanese army air strikes on militants in Khartoum capital Causing 17 deaths, including children being struck by the stray Just one day following threatening to escalate the attack.
Foreign news agencies reported that Sudanese army airstrikes hit the densely populated Yarmuk district in the capital Khartoum. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, 17 people died, including 5 children, while at least 25 houses were destroyed.
The attack came just a day following a top Sudanese army general threatened to step up attacks on militant groups. ‘Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF)
Fighting between the Sudanese Army and the RSF broke out in mid-April. as a result of the struggle for power within the military leaders Until early June, the RSF claimed control of the Yarmuk region. which completely housed an arms factory in Khartoum.
It is estimated that more than 1,000 people, including civilians, have been killed since the fighting started two months ago. Some 2.2 million people have fled the violence and have become internally displaced, and more than 500,000 live in refugee camps in neighboring countries.
The two rival forces have repeatedly struck a ceasefire agreement to allow citizens to flee the fighting. But they stopped firing shortly before resuming the clash.
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