In a harrowing incident that unfolded on Sunday, a bustling market in the suburbs of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, became the scene of devastation as more than 20 individuals lost their lives due to a barrage of shells, according to a statement released by a panel of pro-democracy legal experts.
This heart-wrenching episode marks the most recent chapter of violence in the ongoing conflict that has raged since April, pitting the forces led by Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against those commanded by his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who holds sway over the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The pro-democracy lawyers’ committee, specializing in documenting human rights violations during this protracted struggle and its impact on civilians, revealed that the shelling occurred during a fierce firefight between the two opposing factions within Omdurman, a suburb of Khartoum.
A statement released by the committee relayed the grim news: “More than 20 innocent civilians have tragically lost their lives, with several others sustaining injuries.” This distressing development underscores the continued toll exacted on non-combatants caught in the crossfire.
Just the day prior, a medical source had reported another grim incident in Khartoum, where 15 civilians were killed as shells struck residential homes, further highlighting the deeply concerning escalation of violence in the region.
