Tragedy struck in Sudan as at least 100 people lost their lives and many others were injured following a brutal attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on a village in Gezira province. The victims, including women, children, and the elderly, were targeted in the assault on Wad al-Noura village.
Reports indicate that the RSF used heavy artillery to besiege and attack the village, resulting in a devastating toll on the residents. The Madani Resistance Committee, a grassroots group in Wad Madani, accused the paramilitary force of looting the village amidst the attacks.
The Sudanese transitional government swiftly condemned the attacks, labeling them as criminal acts that targeted civilians, looted their property, and forcibly displaced them. The government called for accountability and urged the international community to hold the RSF responsible for their actions.
The United Nations also expressed shock and concern over the violent attacks, with UNICEF highlighting the impact on children. The Executive Director of UNICEF called for an end to the violence, emphasizing the urgent need for a cease-fire to protect the vulnerable children in Sudan.
The conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army has inflicted immense suffering on the population, leading to thousands of casualties, injuries, and displacements. The war has ravaged multiple cities in Sudan, pushing the country to the brink of famine and creating a dire humanitarian crisis.
As the situation in Sudan remains volatile, calls for accountability, investigations into the attacks, and efforts to end the violence are being echoed by international organizations and humanitarian agencies. The need to protect civilians, especially women and children, from further harm is paramount in the quest for peace and stability in the region.
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