Title: Clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitaries intensify in Khartoum
Introduction :
The Sudanese capital, Khartoum, is the scene of intense clashes between the army and paramilitaries, causing concern among residents. These fighting, which have lasted for seven months, have been marked by atrocities condemned by non-governmental organizations. In this article, we look at the evolution of the situation and the dramatic consequences of this conflict.
Deadly exchanges of fire:
According to eyewitnesses, the army, based in Omdurman on the west bank of the Nile, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), present in Khartoum North on the east bank, exchange artillery fire and rockets . These bombings have led to the deaths of dozens of civilians in recent weeks, as local activists claim.
A tragic human and material toll:
Since the outbreak of the conflict in April, clashes between the head of the army, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, and his deputy turned rival, General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo, have left more than 10,000 dead, according to the NGO Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project. This figure is largely underestimated, according to many experts. The conflict has also displaced more than six million people and destroyed much of the country’s infrastructure.
Negotiations at a standstill:
Peace talks, sponsored by the United States and Saudi Arabia, collapsed in November, reflecting the limited willingness of both sides to make concessions. Tensions remain high and fighting continues on different fronts. The RSF’s recent advances in the Darfur region have attracted particular attention, due to ethnic massacres reported by human rights activists.
The urgency of international action:
The NGO Human Rights Watch called on the United Nations Security Council to act to prevent further atrocities after the massacres of civilians in Darfur. Survivor testimonies document mass killings, arbitrary executions, arbitrary detentions, torture, looting and sexual violence. Satellite images also confirm the existence of mass graves where civilians buried their dead before fleeing.
Conclusion :
The situation in Sudan is worrying, with clashes escalating in Khartoum and other parts of the country. It is imperative that the international community act to end these atrocities and to protect civilians suffering the consequences of this devastating conflict. International intervention is needed to resolve this humanitarian crisis and bring stability to Sudan.