**The recent shelling marks another violent episode in Sudan's civil war, impacting hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals.**
**Tragedy Strikes Sudan: Shelling at Displaced Persons Camp Causes Casualties**
**Tragedy Strikes Sudan: Shelling at Displaced Persons Camp Causes Casualties**
**Devastating attack on crowded market leaves many feared dead in North Darfur amidst ongoing conflict.**
In a tragic escalation of violence in Sudan, dozens are feared dead after a shelling incident struck the crowded market in the Abu Shouk camp for displaced persons in North Darfur. The bombardment, executed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commenced on Tuesday evening and lasted for about two hours, as reported by local officials. The camp serves as a refuge for over half a million individuals who have been displaced due to the ongoing civil war.
This latest attack is the second assault on the market within just three days, highlighting the precarious situation in the region. El-Fasher, located on the outskirts of the camp, remains the last significant town in Darfur still under military control, although it has faced a protracted siege from the RSF for nearly a year.
The attack on the market coincided with a peak shopping time during the holy month of Ramadan, with many local Muslim residents preparing to break their fast. Reports indicate that the shelling resulted in multiple injuries ranging from mild to severe, according to Dr. Ibrahim Nadyan, a physician at the region's last operational hospital.
The RSF has not issued any statements concerning the assaults from the previous Sunday, which had already resulted in the deaths of six civilians, according to local health workers. The ongoing conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has led to the deaths of tens of thousands, displaced millions, and has caused widespread famine across the nation.
Both the RSF and the Sudanese army have been accused of committing numerous atrocities throughout the conflict, with specific allegations of genocide against non-Arab groups in Darfur. As the fighting continues, territory within the country is increasingly divided, with the army asserting control over northern and eastern regions while the RSF dominates much of Darfur and parts of the south.
In recent weeks, the Sudanese military has reportedly regained some areas of Khartoum and its surroundings from RSF control, though the situation remains bleak for many residents.
This latest attack is the second assault on the market within just three days, highlighting the precarious situation in the region. El-Fasher, located on the outskirts of the camp, remains the last significant town in Darfur still under military control, although it has faced a protracted siege from the RSF for nearly a year.
The attack on the market coincided with a peak shopping time during the holy month of Ramadan, with many local Muslim residents preparing to break their fast. Reports indicate that the shelling resulted in multiple injuries ranging from mild to severe, according to Dr. Ibrahim Nadyan, a physician at the region's last operational hospital.
The RSF has not issued any statements concerning the assaults from the previous Sunday, which had already resulted in the deaths of six civilians, according to local health workers. The ongoing conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has led to the deaths of tens of thousands, displaced millions, and has caused widespread famine across the nation.
Both the RSF and the Sudanese army have been accused of committing numerous atrocities throughout the conflict, with specific allegations of genocide against non-Arab groups in Darfur. As the fighting continues, territory within the country is increasingly divided, with the army asserting control over northern and eastern regions while the RSF dominates much of Darfur and parts of the south.
In recent weeks, the Sudanese military has reportedly regained some areas of Khartoum and its surroundings from RSF control, though the situation remains bleak for many residents.
