Article: “The alarming situation in Sudan: the consequences of paramilitary bombings on civilians”
Sudan is currently facing a critical situation, marked by worsening violence caused by the dropping of bombs by the paramilitaries of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement released recently, the US State Department expressed its deep concern over these devastating attacks, carried out mainly against residential neighborhoods in Omdurman north of Khartoum.
The reports presented in this press release reveal an alarming escalation of targeted bombings on civilian areas, with a view to forcing residents to leave areas still under the control of the Sudanese army. This brutal tactic was also observed in Nyala, a town in South Darfur, as well as the Hasahisa IDP camp in Central Darfur.
The US State Department emphasizes that these intensive attacks are a direct violation of human rights, worsening the suffering of the already hard-hit Sudanese people. This observation is shared by the British government, which considers that the current violence in South Darfur could be assimilated to ethnic cleansing, mainly perpetrated by militias affiliated with the RSF.
These incessant bombings have already claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people within their own countries. The devastating humanitarian consequences cannot be ignored and require urgent intervention by the international community.
The United States, in its statement, calls for an immediate ceasefire and emphasizes its deep concern over the use of long-range weapons by the RSF. It is imperative to act quickly to end this violence and protect the civilians who are the first victims of this conflict.
The current situation in Sudan is alarming and requires concerted action from the international community. It is crucial to put in place measures to stop these indiscriminate bombings and guarantee the safety and protection of civilians. Stability and peace in Sudan depend on our shared commitment to ending this escalation of violence.